Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)

2696 Tesnatee Gap Valley Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528

www.white.k12.ga.us/wcis/index.html

509 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tesnatee Gap Elementary, formerly known as White County Intermediate School, serves as a key educational institution within the White County School District in Cleveland, Georgia. Located at 2696 Tesnatee Gap Valley Road, the school operates as part of a district-wide effort to provide a focused, supportive academic environment for students as they transition through their formative years. The campus is situated in a scenic area of the county, reflecting the district's commitment to providing accessible, community-centered learning environments for families in the region.

As a primary educational facility in the White County system, the school is dedicated to academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while fostering a positive school culture, Tesnatee Gap Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors. Families and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and district policies by visiting the official school website provided by the White County School System.

509

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	26
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
455 (89.4 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.1 %)
Two or More
19 (3.7 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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:	White County
Phone:	(706)865-1037
Website:	http://www.white.k12.ga.us/wcis/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
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 48

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 85