Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School

660 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School, located in Rock Spring, Georgia, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Walker County School District, the institution is designed to provide a continuous educational environment that bridges the gap between early childhood development and the transition to high school. The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere intended to encourage student growth and engagement throughout their formative years.

The facility is centrally located on North Highway 27, serving as a hub for the local Rock Spring community. By housing both elementary and middle school students under one administrative structure, Saddle Ridge emphasizes a cohesive approach to education, allowing for consistent expectations and collaborative opportunities between different grade levels. The school is committed to preparing its students for success by promoting academic excellence, character development, and participation in extracurricular activities within the Walker County school system.

660

Total Students

56.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	593
Hispanic	13
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	40

White
593 (89.8 %)
Two or More
40 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.0 %)
Black
13 (2.0 %)
Asian
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:	Walker County
Phone:	(706)375-1219
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	639
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 23

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	108
Grade 7	81
Grade 8	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	338	51.2%
Male	322	48.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th