CLAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Claxton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Evans County school district, located in Claxton, GA with about 1,023 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 60 teachers, Claxton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Claxton Elementary School, located on US Highway 301 in Claxton, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Evans County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills for its young student population. The school environment is structured to support the transition from early childhood education to more advanced academic studies, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and educators.
In addition to its core curriculum, Claxton Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture that values community involvement and student achievement. By providing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and various developmental activities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Its location in Claxton allows the school to serve as a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a commitment to educational excellence while addressing the specific needs of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Claxton Elementary School at (912) 739-2714 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-2714
CLAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Claxton, GA with about 1,023 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Evans County
- Total Students:
- 1,023
- Teachers:
- 60
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,023 students
- White
- 36.4%
- Black or African American
- 34.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.