Rocky Plains Elementary School

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rocky Plains Elementary School is a public school serving students in Covington, Georgia, as part of the Newton County School System. Located on Highway 162 South, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth, character development, and foundational learning. It serves as a key educational hub for the local community, focusing on preparing young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Newton County School District, which emphasizes high standards, community engagement, and the integration of modern instructional practices. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum areas and extracurricular enrichment, Rocky Plains strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. For families interested in enrollment, specific academic calendars, or district policies, the school’s information is maintained through the official Newton County School System website.

585

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Plains Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	67
Black	271
Asian	2
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
271 (46.3 %)
White
211 (36.1 %)
Hispanic
67 (11.5 %)
Two or More
32 (5.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Newton County
Phone:	(770)784-4987
Website:	http://newtoncountyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	576
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 51

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rocky Plains Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rocky Plains Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	48.9%
Male	299	51.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th