South Effingham Elementary School
906 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
South Effingham Elementary School, located in Guyton, Georgia, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Effingham County School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit campus culture that promotes both individual achievement and active participation in the school community.
Beyond its academic focus, South Effingham Elementary is deeply integrated into the suburban landscape of Guyton, often acting as a hub for local families and extracurricular involvement. The staff works to balance rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning, preparing students for the transition to middle school. With its strategic location on Kolic Helmey Road, the school remains a primary educational choice for residents in the area, consistently striving to bridge the gap between community expectations and high-quality instructional practices.
Beyond its academic focus, South Effingham Elementary is deeply integrated into the suburban landscape of Guyton, often acting as a hub for local families and extracurricular involvement. The staff works to balance rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning, preparing students for the transition to middle school. With its strategic location on Kolic Helmey Road, the school remains a primary educational choice for residents in the area, consistently striving to bridge the gap between community expectations and high-quality instructional practices.
906
Total Students
61.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 585 |
| Hispanic | 126 |
| Black | 121 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More | 57 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White585 (64.6 %)
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Hispanic126 (13.9 %)
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Black121 (13.4 %)
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Two or More57 (6.3 %)
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Asian14 (1.5 %)
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American Indian2 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | Effingham County |
| Phone: | (912)728-3801 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 906 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 61.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 195 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 93 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
73
Kindergarten
117
Grade 1
147
Grade 2
152
Grade 3
133
Grade 4
132
Grade 5
152
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 73 |
| Kindergarten | 117 |
| Grade 1 | 147 |
| Grade 2 | 152 |
| Grade 3 | 133 |
| Grade 4 | 132 |
| Grade 5 | 152 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 433 | 47.8% |
| Male | 473 | 52.2% |
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