GRACEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gracewood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richmond County school district, located in Augusta, GA with about 477 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 27 teachers, Gracewood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Gracewood Elementary School, located on Tobacco Road in Augusta, Georgia, serves as a public educational institution within the Richmond County School System. The school is situated in a residential area of South Augusta and primarily functions as a foundational learning environment for students in the surrounding community. It is committed to providing a standard elementary curriculum, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while working to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

As part of the Richmond County district, Gracewood Elementary operates with a focus on student achievement, behavioral development, and community engagement. Like many schools in the area, it utilizes district-wide initiatives to support literacy and numeracy, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. The school environment typically emphasizes the building of essential social skills and foundational knowledge in a supportive setting, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide equitable learning opportunities for students across Augusta.

For more information, contact Gracewood Elementary School at (706) 796-4969 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.