Youngs Grove Elementary School

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Youngs Grove Elementary School, located at 601 Wooten Road in Cedartown, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Polk School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on core curriculum development, literacy, and numeracy. By emphasizing foundational skills, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while nurturing their social and emotional growth.

Beyond its academic mission, Youngs Grove Elementary plays an active role in the local Cedartown community. The school typically hosts various programs and events designed to engage parents and families, reinforcing the partnership between home and school. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, the staff at Youngs Grove works to cultivate a welcoming campus culture that encourages students to reach their full potential in both their studies and personal development.

501

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Youngs Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	134
Black	40
Asian	1
Two or More	18

White
308 (61.5 %)
Hispanic
134 (26.7 %)
Black
40 (8.0 %)
Two or More
18 (3.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Polk County
Phone:	(770)748-3821
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
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 46

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 62