WEST FANNIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Fannin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fannin County school district, located in Blue Ridge, GA with about 484 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 33 teachers, West Fannin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
West Fannin Elementary School, located in Blue Ridge, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fannin County School District. Situated at 5060 Blue Ridge Drive, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster the intellectual, social, and emotional development of students in their formative years. The school is deeply integrated into the local mountain community, emphasizing a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and character-building initiatives.
Beyond its academic offerings, West Fannin Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The school frequently engages parents and local stakeholders in various extracurricular activities, literacy programs, and seasonal events that enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and utilizing the resources available in the Fannin County area, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity, academic excellence, and a lifelong love of learning among its diverse student body.
For more information, contact West Fannin Elementary School at (706) 492-3644 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706) 492-3644
WEST FANNIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Blue Ridge, GA with about 484 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fannin County
- Total Students:
- 484
- Teachers:
- 33.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 484 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST FANNIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.