Taylor County Elementary

Taylor County
218 E Main St
Butler, GA 31006
254 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Taylor County Upper Elementary School, located in Butler, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Taylor County School District. As an "upper elementary" facility, the school typically bridges the gap between primary education and middle school, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of students in the middle-to-late elementary grades. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging student engagement and personal growth within the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Taylor County School System, which prioritizes student success, academic excellence, and preparation for future transitions. By utilizing resources provided through their official district website, families can access information regarding curriculum, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a central fixture in Butler, the school plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to provide a quality, accessible education to the children of Taylor County.
254
Total Students
25.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    127 (50.0 %)
  • Black
    107 (42.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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: Taylor County
Phone: (478)862-5690
Website: http://www.taylorcountyschools.org
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 244
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
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 93
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Taylor County Primary School
Taylor County
331 Students
56 McDowell St
Butler, GA 31006 (0.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd