Ambrose Elementary School

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ambrose Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Ambrose, Georgia, serving students within the Coffee County School District. As a smaller educational institution, it typically focuses on providing foundational instruction for students in the primary grades, fostering a close-knit environment where community and family involvement are central to the school’s culture. The school is committed to the district's broader mission of academic excellence, striving to meet state educational standards while addressing the individual developmental needs of its young learners.

The school operates as an integral part of the Coffee County community, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that encourages both social and academic growth. By utilizing the district’s resources and curriculum, Ambrose Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. With its location on Vickers Xing, the school functions as a neighborhood hub, prioritizing student safety and engagement to create a positive early educational experience for the children of Ambrose.

396

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ambrose Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	114
Black	47
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
222 (56.1 %)
Hispanic
114 (28.8 %)
Black
47 (11.9 %)
Two or More
9 (2.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Coffee County
Phone:	(912)359-5500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
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 40

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 59