Northwest Laurens Elementary

898 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northwest Laurens Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Dudley, Georgia, serving as part of the Laurens County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and the overall growth of its student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and student engagement.

As a central hub for families in the Dudley area, Northwest Laurens Elementary prioritizes a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and administrators to enhance the educational experience. The school’s digital presence through the Laurens County Board of Education (lcboe.net) provides the community with essential resources, including school calendars, policy information, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, the school plays a vital role in the long-term development of the children within the Laurens County community.

898

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Laurens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	570
Hispanic	33
Black	230
Asian	26
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
570 (63.5 %)
Black
230 (25.6 %)
Two or More
38 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
33 (3.7 %)
Asian
26 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Laurens County
Phone:	(478)676-3475
Website:	http://lcboe.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	706
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 65

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 146