Jasper County Primary School

Jasper County
495 Ga Highway 212 W
Monticello, GA 31064
654 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Jasper County Primary School, located in Monticello, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the children of the Jasper County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the early development of students, typically covering grades Pre-K through 2nd grade. The school is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where young learners can build the essential academic and social skills necessary for their future success. By emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school strives to establish a strong educational base for its students during their most formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jasper County Primary School plays an active role in the local Monticello community. The school environment is designed to foster parent-teacher partnerships and community engagement, recognizing that student success is a collective effort. With a focus on inclusive learning and positive behavioral support, the staff works to ensure that every student feels welcomed and encouraged as they begin their educational journey, preparing them for the transition to upper-elementary levels.
654
Total Students
50.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    465 (71.1 %)
  • Black
    93 (14.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    61 (9.3 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
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: Jasper County
Phone: (706)468-4968
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 660
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 123
Kindergarten 171
Grade 1 180
Grade 2 180
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Washington Park Elementary School
Jasper County
564 Students
721 Ga Highway 212 W
Monticello, GA 31064 (0.2 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th