Wheeler County Elementary School

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wheeler County Elementary School, located in Alamo, Georgia, serves as a foundational component of the Wheeler County School District. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing primary education to students within the rural community, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy. The school functions as a community hub, emphasizing a supportive environment that aims to prepare young learners for their transition into the middle and high school levels within the same district.

The school’s mission is centered on fostering both academic growth and character development, utilizing the resources provided by the Wheeler County school system to meet state educational standards. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and teacher-led instruction, the elementary school strives to address the unique needs of its student population in a small-town setting. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, events, and administrative information through the official district website.

407

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheeler County Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	23
Black	154
Two or More	3

White
227 (55.8 %)
Black
154 (37.8 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.7 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wheeler County
Phone:	(912)568-7159
Website:	http://wheelercountyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 55