SHIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Shiver Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Grady County school district, located in Pelham, GA with about 568 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Shiver 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.

Shiver Elementary School, located at 1847 GA Highway 93 N in Pelham, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mitchell County School District. As a rural public school, it plays a central role in the local community, focusing on the academic and social development of students in their early formative years. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging student engagement and personal growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Shiver Elementary is known for being an integral part of the small-town fabric of Pelham. The school prioritizes building strong partnerships with parents and community members to enhance the overall educational experience. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the staff aims to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school, ensuring that each child has the necessary tools to develop foundational literacy, numeracy, and character skills.

For more information, contact Shiver Elementary School at (229) 377-2325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
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SHIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Pelham, GA with about 568 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Grady County
Total Students:
568
Teachers:
38.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 568 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
74.6%
Hispanic/Latino
14.8%
Black or African American
6.2%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.