Jones-Wheat Primary School
682 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Jones-Wheat Elementary School, located in Bainbridge, Georgia, operates under the Decatur County School District and serves a diverse population of young learners in the local community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student engagement. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its students for academic progression while promoting social-emotional growth and character development.
In addition to its focus on traditional academics, Jones-Wheat Elementary strives to create a holistic learning experience by integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the community. The school emphasizes a culture of excellence and accountability, working to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed. Through its dedicated staff and structured extracurricular initiatives, the school remains a vital pillar in the Bainbridge educational landscape, dedicated to equipping students with the tools they need for lifelong success.
In addition to its focus on traditional academics, Jones-Wheat Elementary strives to create a holistic learning experience by integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the community. The school emphasizes a culture of excellence and accountability, working to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed. Through its dedicated staff and structured extracurricular initiatives, the school remains a vital pillar in the Bainbridge educational landscape, dedicated to equipping students with the tools they need for lifelong success.
682
Total Students
44.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 187 |
| Hispanic | 62 |
| Black | 399 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black399 (58.5 %)
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White187 (27.4 %)
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Hispanic62 (9.1 %)
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Two or More24 (3.5 %)
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Asian9 (1.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
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: | Decatur County |
| Phone: | (229)248-2218 |
| Website: | http://www.dcboe.com/jwe/jweweb.html |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 682 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 44.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 664 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
139
Kindergarten
202
Grade 1
192
Grade 2
149
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 139 |
| Kindergarten | 202 |
| Grade 1 | 192 |
| Grade 2 | 149 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 319 | 46.8% |
| Male | 363 | 53.2% |
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