Flippen Elementary School

www.henry.k12.ga.us/fle/

570 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Flippen Elementary School, located in McDonough, Georgia, serves as a central hub of learning within the Henry County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of empowering students, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, emphasizing both foundational skills in core subjects and the social-emotional growth necessary for life-long learning.

Beyond the classroom, Flippen Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. The school works closely with families and local partners to provide a well-rounded program that encourages student participation in various school activities and initiatives. Through its dedication to maintaining high standards and a welcoming school culture, Flippen Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

570

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flippen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	85
Black	369
Asian	17
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

Black
369 (64.7 %)
Hispanic
85 (14.9 %)
White
61 (10.7 %)
Two or More
37 (6.5 %)
Asian
17 (3.0 %)
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:	Henry County
Phone:	(770)954-3522
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/fle/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 3

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Flippen Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Flippen Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	274	48.1%
Male	296	51.9%

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