Bryan County Elementary School

Bryan County
250 Payne Dr
Pembroke, GA 31321
962 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Bryan County Elementary School, located on Payne Drive in Pembroke, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bryan County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school is committed to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating technology and extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is an integral part of the Pembroke community, reflecting the values and growth of the surrounding area. It prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that children have the resources they need to succeed. Through a dedication to high academic standards and a nurturing school culture, Bryan County Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, establishing a solid foundation for their future educational journeys.
962
Total Students
76.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    637 (66.2 %)
  • Black
    188 (19.5 %)
  • Two or More
    74 (7.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    57 (5.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Bryan County
Phone: (912)626-5033
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 962
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 76.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 570
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 158

* 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 75
Kindergarten 156
Grade 1 143
Grade 2 152
Grade 3 151
Grade 4 153
Grade 5 132
Gender Ratio