Atkinson Elementary School

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Atkinson Elementary School, located at 14 Nimmons Street in Newnan, Georgia, is a public primary school serving the local community within the Coweta County School System. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Atkinson Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is an integral part of the Newnan community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students. Like other schools in the Coweta County district, Atkinson Elementary prioritizes high standards for student achievement, instruction, and extracurricular engagement. For those looking for official updates, curriculum guides, or information regarding school policies and events, the district maintains a centralized hub of information available at their website, [cowetaschools.org](http://cowetaschools.org).

359

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atkinson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	57
Black	118
Asian	1
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
158 (44.0 %)
Black
118 (32.9 %)
Hispanic
57 (15.9 %)
Two or More
22 (6.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Coweta County
Phone:	(770)254-2835
Website:	http://cowetaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 25

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Atkinson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Atkinson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	181	50.4%
Male	178	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)