Saint Marys Elementary School

598 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Saint Marys Elementary School, located at 600 Osborne St in the historic coastal town of Saint Marys, Georgia, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Camden County School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its young students. It draws from the surrounding tight-knit community, reflecting the small-town charm of the area while providing foundational instruction that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student achievement and its role in the local community. By utilizing state-aligned curriculum standards and emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the faculty works to create a supportive classroom atmosphere. Beyond academics, the school often promotes extracurricular involvement and character development, aiming to shape well-rounded students who are encouraged to contribute positively to the Saint Marys community.

598

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saint Marys Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	53
Black	105
Asian	3
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	2

White
378 (63.2 %)
Black
105 (17.6 %)
Two or More
57 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
53 (8.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Camden County
Phone:	(912)882-4839
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 36

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 106