Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School

581 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School, located in Athens, Georgia, is a prominent public school within the Clarke County School District. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of Athens, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive, community-oriented learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, personal growth, and social-emotional development, striving to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary is often recognized for its active school community and dedication to neighborhood engagement. The school frequently benefits from strong parent-teacher involvement and local partnerships, which help support various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By balancing traditional instruction with modern pedagogical practices, the school aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and engaged citizens within the Athens community.

581

Total Students

56.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	190
Black	228
Asian	4
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	1

Black
228 (39.2 %)
Hispanic
190 (32.7 %)
White
123 (21.2 %)
Two or More
35 (6.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Clarke County
Phone:	(706)549-0762
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	563
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 69

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 90