G. O. BAILEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

G. O. Bailey Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tift County school district, located in Tifton, GA with about 752 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 35 teachers, G. O. Bailey Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

G. O. Bailey Primary School, located at 1430 Newton Drive in Tifton, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Tift County School District. The school is dedicated to the academic and social development of its youngest learners, typically catering to students in the primary grade levels. By fostering a nurturing and structured environment, the school focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills that prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors.

As an integral part of the Tifton community, G. O. Bailey Primary emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their students. The school’s curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity and active participation, often incorporating local educational values to create a sense of belonging. Through a blend of classroom instruction and community engagement, the institution strives to establish a strong educational baseline, ensuring that every student receives the attention and resources necessary to flourish during their early formative years.

For more information, contact G. O. Bailey Primary School at (229) 387-2415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1430 Newton Dr
Tifton, GA 31794
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G. O. BAILEY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tifton, GA with about 752 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tift County
Total Students:
752
Teachers:
35.5
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 752 students

White
37.5%
Black or African American
30.3%
Hispanic/Latino
29.3%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
0.5%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.