Early County Elementary School

Early County
283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Blakely, GA 39823
731 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Early County Elementary School, located in Blakely, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Early County School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of its students, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school grades.

In addition to its academic focus, the school actively promotes student engagement through various programs and a commitment to utilizing technology in the classroom. Being part of the broader Early County school system, the elementary school works closely with district leadership to implement evidence-based instructional strategies and maintain strong communication with parents and the local community. For those seeking detailed information on enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic policies, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates.
731
Total Students
72.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    554 (75.8 %)
  • White
    142 (19.4 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8 %)
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: Early County
Phone: (229)723-4101
Website: http://www.early.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 758
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 66
Kindergarten 102
Grade 1 109
Grade 2 111
Grade 3 100
Grade 4 132
Grade 5 111
Gender Ratio