T.G. Scott Elementary School

tgs.monroe.k12.ga.us/

799 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

T.G. Scott Elementary School, located in Forsyth, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Monroe County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum areas while integrating various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success in both their academic journeys and personal lives.

The school community is characterized by a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Forsyth area. With an emphasis on creating a welcoming and safe atmosphere, T.G. Scott Elementary works to address the diverse needs of its student body through a combination of traditional instruction and modern educational resources. As a vital part of the local district, the school remains dedicated to cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and contribute meaningfully to their classroom environment.

799

Total Students

55.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T.G. Scott Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	603
Hispanic	33
Black	122
Asian	5
Two or More	36

White
603 (75.5 %)
Black
122 (15.3 %)
Two or More
36 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
33 (4.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)

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:	Monroe County
Phone:	(478)994-3495
Website:	http://tgs.monroe.k12.ga.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	799
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 72

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 114