Pelham Elementary School

www.pelham-city.k12.ga.us/3/Home

620 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pelham Elementary School, located at 534 Barrow Ave SW in Pelham, Georgia, serves as a central educational institution within the Pelham City School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for children in the local community, emphasizing both academic growth and social development. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Pelham City Schools system, the elementary school works to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families and provides resources related to school policies, calendars, and educational programs. The school plays an integral role in the community by striving to foster a positive, productive, and inclusive environment where students can thrive during their formative years.

620

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pelham Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	51
Black	361
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
361 (58.2 %)
White
188 (30.3 %)
Hispanic
51 (8.2 %)
Two or More
12 (1.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Pelham City
Phone:	(229)294-8170
Website:	http://www.pelham-city.k12.ga.us/3/Home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	578
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 66

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 87