WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Whigham Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Grady County school district, located in Whigham, GA with about 498 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 33 teachers, Whigham Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Whigham Elementary School, located at 211 W Broad Ave in Whigham, Georgia, is a public school that serves as a cornerstone of its small-town community. As part of the Grady County School District, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It maintains a close-knit environment where educators aim to foster academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility in a supportive, rural setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the Whigham community, emphasizing a traditional approach to learning that prioritizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders, Whigham Elementary strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Its location in the heart of town makes it a focal point for local educational engagement and community pride.

For more information, contact Whigham Elementary School at (229) 762-4167 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

211 W Broad Ave
Whigham, GA 39897
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WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Whigham, GA with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Grady County
Total Students:
498
Teachers:
33.1
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 498 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.9%
Black or African American
17.1%
Hispanic/Latino
6.4%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
54.2%
Male
45.8%

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.