WILKINSON COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wilkinson County Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wilkinson County school district, located in Irwinton, GA with about 374 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 22 teachers, Wilkinson County Primary 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.
Wilkinson County Primary School, located in Irwinton, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the students of the Wilkinson County School District. Situated on Georgia Highway 57, the school focuses on the early development of young learners, providing a nurturing environment designed to support students as they transition through their initial years of formal schooling. By emphasizing core academic skills and social-emotional growth, the school plays a critical role in setting the trajectory for student success throughout their elementary education.
As part of the broader Wilkinson County school system, the primary school operates with a commitment to community-centered education. The school's mission aligns with the district's goals of fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for the challenges of upper-grade levels. For parents, guardians, and community members looking for more information on the school’s academic calendar, faculty resources, or district-wide policies, the official website provides a central hub for updates and ongoing communication regarding school life.
For more information, contact Wilkinson County Primary School at (478) 946-2161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161
http://www.wilkinson.k12.ga.us
WILKINSON COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Irwinton, GA with about 374 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wilkinson County
- Total Students:
- 374
- Teachers:
- 22
- 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 374 students
- Black or African American
- 51.1%
- White
- 35.8%
- Two or more races
- 8.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.