Porterdale Elementary School

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Porterdale Elementary School, located at 45 Ram Drive in Covington, Georgia, is a dedicated member of the Newton County School System. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment focused on foundational learning and student development. As part of a larger district, Porterdale Elementary emphasizes academic growth while fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers to achieve their personal best.

The school is committed to the mission of preparing young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and community involvement. By leveraging the resources of the Newton County School System, Porterdale Elementary offers programs designed to meet diverse student needs, ensuring that children gain essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, calendar events, or academic resources, the school maintains an official presence through the Newton County Schools website.

417

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porterdale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	52
Black	289
Asian	4
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
289 (69.3 %)
Hispanic
52 (12.5 %)
White
49 (11.8 %)
Two or More
18 (4.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Newton County
Phone:	(770)784-2928
Website:	http://newtoncountyschools.org/porterdale
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
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 64

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 57