Metter Elementary School

Candler County
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
1,041 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Metter Elementary School, located at 33661 Ga Highway 129 S in Metter, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Candler County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core educational standards while encouraging personal and social development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their future academic endeavors while building a strong sense of community among students, parents, and faculty.

The school places a significant emphasis on student engagement and utilizing resources to help every child reach their potential. Through various programs and initiatives, Metter Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious and collaborative. By maintaining a connection with the local Metter community, the school plays a vital role in the area’s educational landscape, working to ensure that its students have the tools and support necessary to succeed in a changing world.
1,041
Total Students
68.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    496 (47.6 %)
  • Black
    285 (27.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    197 (18.9 %)
  • Two or More
    58 (5.6 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.5 %)
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: Candler County
Phone: (912)685-5050
Website: http://www.metter.org/mes/mes.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 1,041
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 994
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 127
Kindergarten 150
Grade 1 135
Grade 2 146
Grade 3 160
Grade 4 157
Grade 5 166
Gender Ratio