Ellijay Elementary School

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758 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ellijay Elementary School, located in the heart of Ellijay, Georgia, serves as a foundational institution within the Gilmer County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to build a strong educational baseline through a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and spirit of the Ellijay area. By focusing on both core academic subjects and social-emotional learning, Ellijay Elementary strives to create a well-rounded experience for its student body. With its dedication to teacher-student collaboration and parental involvement, the school functions as a community hub that encourages students to strive for excellence while nurturing their curiosity and character.

758

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellijay Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	406
Hispanic	327
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

White
406 (53.6 %)
Hispanic
327 (43.1 %)
Two or More
13 (1.7 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Gilmer County
Phone:	(706)276-5020
Website:	http://www.gilmerschools.com/education/school/school.php?sectionid=16
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 143

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 80