WESLEY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wesley Heights Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 443 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 23 teachers, Wesley Heights Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Wesley Heights Elementary School, located at 1801 Amber Drive in Columbus, Georgia, is a public school operating under the Muscogee County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience aimed at preparing children for success in their future educational endeavors. The school maintains a neighborhood-centered approach, working to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development.

As part of the Muscogee County system, Wesley Heights adheres to the district’s broader curriculum standards while providing students with access to essential school resources and extracurricular opportunities. The school’s administration and faculty emphasize parental involvement and community partnership as key components of the educational process. For families seeking the most current information regarding academic programs, school calendars, or specific administrative policies, the official school website at http://wesley.mcsdga.net/ serves as the primary hub for updates and communication.

For more information, contact Wesley Heights Elementary School at (706) 569-3733 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1801 Amber Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
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WESLEY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, GA with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Muscogee County
Total Students:
443
Teachers:
23.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 443 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESLEY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.2%
White
5.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.6%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
0.5%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.