St. George Elementary School

Charlton County
13215 Florida Ave
Folkston, GA 31537
202 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
St. George Elementary School, located at 13215 Florida Ave in Folkston, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Charlton County School District. As a rural community school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of its primary-grade students. The school environment typically emphasizes core curriculum instruction, such as literacy and mathematics, while working to create a supportive, small-town atmosphere where teachers and staff can focus on the individual needs of each child.

Beyond its academic mission, St. George Elementary plays an essential role in the local Folkston community, often acting as a hub for student-centered activities and community engagement. By prioritizing a nurturing learning environment and maintaining strong ties with local families, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond. Its location in Charlton County reflects a commitment to providing quality public education tailored to the specific context and values of the Southeast Georgia region.
202
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    190 (94.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Charlton County
Phone: (912)843-2383
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 159
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 23
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 33
Grade 6 20
Gender Ratio
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