Barksdale Elementary School

596 Oglesby Bridge Rd SE
Conyers, GA 30094

bes.rockdaleschools.org

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barksdale Elementary School, located in Conyers, Georgia, is a dedicated member of the Rockdale County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Rockdale County school system, Barksdale aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Conyers community to ensure student growth. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential academic calendars, administrative information, and updates regarding school initiatives. Barksdale Elementary is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and socially, as they progress through their primary education years.

489

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barksdale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	73
Black	283
Asian	4
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	1

Black
283 (57.9 %)
White
85 (17.4 %)
Hispanic
73 (14.9 %)
Two or More
43 (8.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Rockdale County
Phone:	(770)483-9514
Website:	http://bes.rockdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	432
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 24

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 74