Big A Elementary School

biga.stephens.k12.ga.us

436 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Big A Elementary School, located in Eastanollee, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub for the Stephens County School System. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes character development alongside core curriculum standards, striving to prepare its students for future success through a blend of classroom instruction and community-oriented values.

Beyond its academic offerings, Big A Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Eastanollee community. The school promotes active parental involvement and maintains a commitment to student well-being, utilizing its website to keep families informed about school events, extracurricular opportunities, and resources. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere, Big A Elementary seeks to create a safe, inclusive space where children are encouraged to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally throughout their elementary education.

436

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big A Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	27
Black	54
Asian	5
Two or More	53

White
297 (68.1 %)
Black
54 (12.4 %)
Two or More
53 (12.2 %)
Hispanic
27 (6.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Stephens County
Phone:	(706)886-2987
Website:	http://biga.stephens.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
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 161

Kindergarten 275