Matilda Harris Elementary School

662 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Matilda Harris Elementary School, located at 1100 Lakes Blvd in Kingsland, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Camden County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing both academic excellence and character development. As a cornerstone of the Kingsland community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting social-emotional growth in a nurturing setting.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student engagement and community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families. With a focus on foundational skills, Matilda Harris Elementary utilizes modern instructional practices to address the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing collaborative learning and maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

662

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matilda Harris Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	90
Black	107
Asian	17
Two or More	84

White
364 (55.0 %)
Black
107 (16.2 %)
Hispanic
90 (13.6 %)
Two or More
84 (12.7 %)
Asian
17 (2.6 %)

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:	Camden County
Phone:	(912)729-2940
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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 35

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 93