Norman Park Elementary School

npes.colquitt.schooldesk.net/

619 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Norman Park Elementary School, located in the small community of Norman Park, Georgia, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Colquitt County School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in its rural service area. The institution emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student growth, character development, and community engagement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Colquitt County School District, which prioritizes academic achievement and preparation for future success. By leveraging the resources of a larger district while maintaining the personalized atmosphere of a local elementary school, Norman Park works to integrate modern instructional practices with a commitment to student well-being. For families in the 31771 area, the school serves as a vital pillar for early childhood development and community connectivity.

619

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norman Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	195
Black	44
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
353 (57.0 %)
Hispanic
195 (31.5 %)
Black
44 (7.1 %)
Two or More
22 (3.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
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:	Colquitt County
Phone:	(229)769-3612
Website:	http://npes.colquitt.schooldesk.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	581
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 77

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 104