Elbert County Primary School

Elbert County
1019 Falling Creek Dr
Elberton, GA 30635
461 Students
Elementary School K - 1st
School Overview
Elbert County Primary School, located in Elberton, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the community’s youngest learners. Typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade, the school focuses on early childhood development by establishing a strong academic and social-emotional base. The environment is designed to nurture curiosity and foundational literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to elementary and middle school grades within the Elbert County School District.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and student engagement. By prioritizing small-group instruction and holistic development, Elbert County Primary School strives to create a safe, inclusive space where children can build confidence and develop a lifelong love for learning. Its location on Falling Creek Drive serves as a central hub for the district's primary education efforts, reflecting the school's commitment to fostering the potential of every student in the Elberton area.
461
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
140.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    214 (46.4 %)
  • Black
    173 (37.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    47 (10.2 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
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: Elbert County
Phone: (706)213-4700
Grade Range: K - 1st
Total Students: 461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 647
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
Kindergarten 233
Grade 1 228
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Elbert County Elementary School
Elbert County
656 Students
1150 Athens Tech Rd
Elberton, GA 30635 (2.8 miles away)
Elementary School 2nd - 4th