Wilkinson County Primary School

Wilkinson County
12516 Georgia Highway 57. East
Irwinton, GA 31042
292 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Wilkinson County Primary School, located in Irwinton, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the students of the Wilkinson County School District. Situated on Georgia Highway 57, the school focuses on the early development of young learners, providing a nurturing environment designed to support students as they transition through their initial years of formal schooling. By emphasizing core academic skills and social-emotional growth, the school plays a critical role in setting the trajectory for student success throughout their elementary education.

As part of the broader Wilkinson County school system, the primary school operates with a commitment to community-centered education. The school's mission aligns with the district's goals of fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for the challenges of upper-grade levels. For parents, guardians, and community members looking for more information on the school’s academic calendar, faculty resources, or district-wide policies, the official website provides a central hub for updates and ongoing communication regarding school life.
292
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    165 (56.5 %)
  • White
    74 (25.3 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (10.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (7.5 %)
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: Wilkinson County
Phone: (478)946-2161
Website: http://www.wilkinson.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 280
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 65
Kindergarten 72
Grade 1 79
Grade 2 76
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wilkinson County Elementary School
Wilkinson County
206 Students
12516 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th