Copeland Elementary School

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Copeland Elementary School is a public school located in Augusta, Georgia, serving students within the Richmond County School System. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, Copeland aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional needs.

Beyond the core classroom instruction, Copeland Elementary prioritizes a holistic approach to education by encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding Augusta community, viewing these relationships as essential to enhancing the overall educational experience. Through a dedicated faculty and a focus on inclusive practices, Copeland strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

389

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Copeland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	30
Black	335
Asian	2
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

Black
335 (86.1 %)
Hispanic
30 (7.7 %)
White
13 (3.3 %)
Two or More
8 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Richmond County
Phone:	(706)737-7228
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
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 66

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Copeland Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Copeland Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	52.2%
Male	186	47.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)