Taylor County Primary School

Taylor County
56 McDowell St
Butler, GA 31006
331 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Taylor County Primary School, located at 56 McDowell Street in Butler, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Taylor County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the early developmental years of a child’s education, typically catering to students in the lower elementary grades. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes fundamental academic skills, social-emotional growth, and the establishment of a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Taylor County School District, which strives to provide quality instruction that prepares students for future academic success. By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local Butler community, Taylor County Primary School aims to support the unique needs of each student. Those interested in further details regarding the school's curriculum, administrative policies, or district-wide initiatives can find additional information on their official website at http://www.taylor.k12.ga.us.
331
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    170 (51.4 %)
  • Black
    135 (40.8 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
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)862-4855
Website: http://www.taylorcountyschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 342
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 63
Kindergarten 88
Grade 1 91
Grade 2 89
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Taylor County Elementary
Taylor County
254 Students
218 E Main St
Butler, GA 31006 (0.4 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th