OGLETHORPE POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Glynn County school district, located in Saint Simons Island, GA with about 589 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Oglethorpe Point 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.
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School, located on Saint Simons Island, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Glynn County School District. Known for its emphasis on academic excellence and a nurturing environment, the school caters to students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is widely recognized for its dedication to fostering a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum standards with a focus on character development and community involvement.
The school benefits significantly from its coastal location and strong parent-teacher involvement, which helps cultivate a vibrant, supportive atmosphere. Oglethorpe Point is frequently noted for its commitment to high educational outcomes, utilizing diverse instructional strategies to meet the needs of its diverse student body. By prioritizing both rigorous academics and extracurricular enrichment, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a highly regarded educational institution in the Golden Isles region.
For more information, contact Oglethorpe Point Elementary School at (912) 638-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-6200
OGLETHORPE POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Saint Simons Island, GA with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Glynn County
- Total Students:
- 589
- Teachers:
- 34.5
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 589 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OGLETHORPE POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.3%
- Black or African American
- 14.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.