Mitchell County Primary School

Mitchell County
50 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
366 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Mitchell County Primary School, located at 50 Griffin Rd in Camilla, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mitchell County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers, typically focusing on pre-kindergarten through primary grade levels. By prioritizing fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong academic base that prepares young learners for future success as they transition into elementary education.

Beyond academics, Mitchell County Primary School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school works closely with local families and community partners to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages active participation in the educational process. Through a commitment to student-centered instruction and a nurturing school culture, the staff strives to cultivate a positive school experience that encourages curiosity, academic growth, and a lifelong love of learning for every child in the Camilla community.
366
Total Students
28.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    296 (80.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (11.2 %)
  • White
    29 (7.9 %)
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: Mitchell County
Phone: (229)321-7003
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 289
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 65
Kindergarten 109
Grade 1 108
Grade 2 84
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pelham Elementary School
Pelham City
620 Students
534 Barrow Ave SW
Pelham, GA 31779 (9.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th