Irwin County Elementary School

Irwin County
521 Lax Hwy
Ocilla, GA 31774
753 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Irwin County Elementary School, located at 521 Lax Hwy in Ocilla, Georgia, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Irwin County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects, the institution aims to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student success and community engagement. Beyond the standard curriculum, Irwin County Elementary often integrates extracurricular activities and programs designed to promote character development and inclusivity. As part of a smaller, rural district, the school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where educators and staff work collaboratively to provide individualized attention, ensuring that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in their early educational years.
753
Total Students
49.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    432 (57.4 %)
  • Black
    258 (34.3 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
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: Irwin County
Phone: (229)468-9476
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 760
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 88
Kindergarten 116
Grade 1 110
Grade 2 111
Grade 3 106
Grade 4 110
Grade 5 112
Gender Ratio