OGLETHORPE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Oglethorpe County Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oglethorpe County school district, located in Lexington, GA with about 521 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 41 teachers, Oglethorpe County Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Oglethorpe County Primary School, located in Lexington, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the county’s youngest students, typically catering to children in pre-kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Oglethorpe County School District, the school is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes early literacy, foundational numeracy, and the social-emotional development necessary for long-term academic success. By focusing on these critical formative years, the school aims to instill a love for learning in its students while providing a stable, community-oriented atmosphere that prepares them for the transition to upper elementary levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the rural, tight-knit community of Lexington, reflecting the values of the Oglethorpe County school system, which prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the primary school emphasizes interactive and developmentally appropriate instruction to address diverse learning styles. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, small-group interventions, and a focus on character development, Oglethorpe County Primary School strives to ensure that every student receives the individual attention needed to build a strong educational foundation.

For more information, contact Oglethorpe County Primary School at (706) 743-8194 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.