Royston Elementary School

www.franklin.k12.ga.us

493 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Royston Elementary School is a public primary school located in Royston, Georgia, serving students within the Franklin County School District. As part of a rural school system, the institution focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and community engagement. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future success by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while providing resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

As a representative school within the Franklin County district, Royston Elementary works closely with local families and community members to create a collaborative educational experience. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to provide a well-rounded elementary education. For those seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school policies, the official Franklin County School District website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative documentation.

493

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Royston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	35
Black	85
Asian	12
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
330 (66.9 %)
Black
85 (17.2 %)
Hispanic
35 (7.1 %)
Two or More
30 (6.1 %)
Asian
12 (2.4 %)
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:	Franklin County
Phone:	(706)245-9252
Website:	http://www.franklin.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
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

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 70