Ben Hill County Primary School

Ben Hill County
221 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
864 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Ben Hill County Primary School, located in Fitzgerald, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the district’s youngest learners. Typically focusing on students in prekindergarten through second grade, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes early literacy, numeracy, and the development of essential social skills. By concentrating on these critical early years, the school aims to build a strong academic base that prepares children for success as they transition into the upper elementary grades.

The school operates as part of the Ben Hill County School System, reflecting a commitment to community-focused education in a rural setting. Its programs are designed to foster a love for learning through structured classroom instruction, supplemental educational activities, and a supportive culture that involves both parents and the local community. Through its mission, Ben Hill County Primary strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential during their formative years of schooling.
864
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    367 (42.5 %)
  • White
    360 (41.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    94 (10.9 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    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: Ben Hill County
Phone: (229)409-5592
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 864
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 815
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 200
Kindergarten 247
Grade 1 198
Grade 2 219
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ben Hill Elementary School
Ben Hill County
542 Students
328 Lobinger Ave
Fitzgerald, GA 31750 (1.6 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th