QUITMAN COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Quitman County Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Quitman County school district, located in Georgetown, GA with about 220 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 20 teachers, Quitman County Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Quitman County Elementary School, located in Georgetown, Georgia, serves as the primary educational facility for students in the Quitman County School District. As a rural public school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners within the local community, emphasizing core academic subjects and social development in a small-school environment. The institution operates under the broader mission of the Quitman County School System, which strives to foster academic growth, character development, and college and career readiness for all its students.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school acts as a central hub for the small community of Georgetown. By utilizing resources provided through its district website, the school maintains communication with families regarding state standards, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. As part of a single-district system, Quitman County Elementary is deeply integrated into the local educational framework, working to overcome the challenges often faced by rural schools while ensuring that students have access to the essential tools and support necessary for their success in later grade levels.

For more information, contact Quitman County Elementary at (229) 334-4298 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.