Fowler Drive Elementary School

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fowler Drive Elementary School is a public school located in Athens, Georgia, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Clarke County School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. Its educational philosophy centers on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and inclusive learning practices. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Fowler Drive Elementary offers various programs designed to support student well-being and enrichment. The school benefits from its location within the Athens community, frequently partnering with local organizations and volunteers to provide additional resources, mentorship opportunities, and extracurricular activities that help create a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

388

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fowler Drive Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	189
Black	147
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
189 (48.7 %)
Black
147 (37.9 %)
White
35 (9.0 %)
Two or More
14 (3.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)357-5330
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
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 46

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 59