Oglethorpe County Elementary School

Oglethorpe County
15 Fairground Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
476 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Oglethorpe County Elementary School, located at 15 Fairground Road in Lexington, Georgia, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. As part of the Oglethorpe County School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum for its young students, aiming to prepare them for the challenges of middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning through classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school is situated in a central location within the rural community of Lexington, acting as a focal point for families in the area. It emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to support individual student success. With a commitment to the "Patriot" pride characteristic of the district, Oglethorpe County Elementary works to cultivate a supportive culture that prioritizes safety, inclusion, and the achievement of state educational standards, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to grow both academically and personally.
476
Total Students
39.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    291 (61.1 %)
  • Black
    91 (19.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    61 (12.8 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Oglethorpe County
Phone: (706)743-8750
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 448
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
Grade 3 168
Grade 4 141
Grade 5 167
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Oglethorpe County Primary School
Oglethorpe County
563 Students
300 Comer Rd
Lexington, GA 30648 (0.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd