Peeples Elementary School

www.fcboe.org/pes

723 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peeples Elementary School, located in Fayetteville, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the Fayette County Public School System. It is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The school places a high priority on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both rigorous classroom instruction and the cultivation of character, creativity, and community engagement.

Beyond academics, Peeples Elementary is noted for its active parental involvement and dedicated staff, which together create a collaborative atmosphere that helps students thrive. The school frequently engages in programs designed to encourage critical thinking and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values while adapting to modern learning needs, the school remains a highly regarded institution within the Fayetteville community.

723

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peeples Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	546
Hispanic	62
Black	33
Asian	42
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
546 (75.5 %)
Hispanic
62 (8.6 %)
Asian
42 (5.8 %)
Two or More
37 (5.1 %)
Black
33 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(770)486-2734
Website:	http://www.fcboe.org/pes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	723
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 2

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 137