WORTH COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Worth County Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Worth County school district, located in Sylvester, GA with about 803 students offering grade levels from 3rd 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 45 teachers, Worth County 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.

Worth County Elementary School, located in Sylvester, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Worth County School District. Situated on Highway 313, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. It focuses on building core academic skills while promoting social and emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

As a key part of the local community, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving parents, teachers, and staff in the development of its students. The facility is designed to accommodate the needs of elementary-aged children, providing a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards. Through various programs and initiatives, Worth County Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their academic potential in a safe, nurturing setting.

For more information, contact Worth County Elementary School at (229) 776-8605 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1906 Ga Highway 313
Sylvester, GA 31791
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WORTH COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sylvester, GA with about 803 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Worth County
Total Students:
803
Teachers:
45
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
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 803 students

White
57.8%
Black or African American
36.0%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.