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.
Whigham, GA 39897
(229) 762-4167
WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Whigham, GA with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- 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
* 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 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.