Miller County Elementary School

Miller County
996 Phillipsburg Rd
Colquitt, GA 39837
331 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Miller County Elementary School, located in Colquitt, Georgia, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Miller County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Miller County Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and spirit of the Colquitt area. The school strives to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a holistic educational experience. Through a variety of school activities and a focus on student well-being, the institution works to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their potential in a rural, community-oriented setting.
331
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
110.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    155 (46.8 %)
  • White
    151 (45.6 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Miller County
Phone: (229)758-4140
Website: http://www.miller.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 365
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 43
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 55
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 47
Gender Ratio