KATHERINE B. SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Monroe County school district, located in Forsyth, GA with about 591 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, Katherine B. Sutton 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.

Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School, located in Forsyth, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Monroe County School District. Situated on Ga Highway 83 N, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and the social-emotional growth of its students. As a public elementary school, it serves the local community by providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare children for their future academic transitions while encouraging active participation in school life.

The school is known for being an integral part of the Forsyth community, often emphasizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. The facility functions as a hub for early childhood development, prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere that reflects the values and needs of the families residing in the Monroe County area.

For more information, contact Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School at (478) 994-9906 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1315 Ga Highway 83 N
Forsyth, GA 31029
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KATHERINE B. SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Forsyth, GA with about 591 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Monroe County
Total Students:
591
Teachers:
40.9
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 591 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KATHERINE B. SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.4%
Black or African American
19.8%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Asian
0.5%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.