Crisp County Elementary School

Crisp County
1001 W 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31015
480 Students
Elementary School 4th - 5th
School Overview
Crisp County Elementary School, located at 1001 W 24th Ave in Cordele, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Crisp County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare young learners for success in their middle and high school years while cultivating a sense of community pride.

As part of the broader Crisp County school system, the elementary school works closely with district leadership to provide resources that cater to a diverse student body. The school’s official website, http://www.crispschools.org/, serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access essential information, including school calendars, academic programs, and district-wide policies. Through collaborative efforts between educators, staff, and families, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and long-term academic growth for all students in the Cordele area.
480
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    264 (55.0 %)
  • White
    146 (30.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (9.2 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (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: Crisp County
Phone: (229)276-3420
Website: http://www.crispschools.org/
Grade Range: 4th - 5th
Total Students: 480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 439
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
Grade 4 231
Grade 5 249
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Crisp County Primary School
Crisp County
996 Students
330 Old Hatley Rd
Cordele, GA 31015 (3.4 miles away)
Elementary School K - 3rd