Orrs Elementary School

www.spalding.k12.ga.us

534 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Orrs Elementary School, located at 1553 Flynt Street in Griffin, Georgia, is a public school operating under the Spalding County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education within a supportive environment. As part of a larger district, Orrs Elementary emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the Griffin community, benefiting from the resources and administrative oversight of the Spalding County school system. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing educational initiatives. By prioritizing a balanced curriculum and community involvement, Orrs Elementary strives to foster a positive and productive learning atmosphere for its diverse student body.

534

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orrs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	81
Black	310
Two or More	36

Black
310 (58.1 %)
White
107 (20.0 %)
Hispanic
81 (15.2 %)
Two or More
36 (6.7 %)

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:	Griffin-Spalding County
Phone:	(770)229-3743
Website:	http://www.spalding.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
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 41

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Orrs Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Orrs Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	46.3%
Male	287	53.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th