Crooked River Elementary School

3570 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy
Saint Marys, GA 31558

636 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Crooked River Elementary School, located in Saint Marys, Georgia, serves as a core educational institution within the Camden County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various classroom activities and community-oriented initiatives.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Crooked River Elementary is known for its strong connection to the local Saint Marys community. The school environment typically promotes collaboration between teachers, parents, and students to ensure a holistic approach to education. By prioritizing both educational excellence and a positive school climate, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

636

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crooked River Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	104
Black	109
Asian	3
Two or More	51
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
365 (57.4 %)
Black
109 (17.1 %)
Hispanic
104 (16.4 %)
Two or More
51 (8.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
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:	Camden County
Phone:	(912)673-6995
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 40

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 87