MATT WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Matt Wilson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tift County school district, located in Tifton, GA with about 515 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th 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 32 teachers, Matt Wilson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Matt Wilson Elementary School, located in Tifton, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the local Tifton-Tift County school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. By emphasizing a blend of structured instruction and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while nurturing their social and emotional growth.
Beyond its focus on core curriculum, Matt Wilson Elementary prioritizes the integration of technology and community involvement to enrich the student experience. The school staff works collaboratively to implement evidence-based teaching strategies that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. With its commitment to maintaining high standards and a positive school culture, Matt Wilson Elementary remains an active and vital contributor to the educational landscape of the Tifton community.
For more information, contact Matt Wilson Elementary School at (229) 387-2440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2440
MATT WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tifton, GA with about 515 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tift County
- Total Students:
- 515
- Teachers:
- 32
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 515 students
- White
- 43.9%
- Black or African American
- 41.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.