St. Simons Elementary School

805 Ocean Blvd
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

St. Simons Elementary School, located at 805 Ocean Blvd on St. Simons Island, Georgia, is a cornerstone of the local Glynn County school district. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive, tight-knit community atmosphere. Its prime location on the island places it at the heart of a historic and vibrant coastal environment, allowing the school to foster a unique learning culture that emphasizes both educational rigor and personal development.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is known for its strong involvement in the local community and its focus on creating a nurturing environment for young learners. By leveraging the natural resources and history of the Golden Isles, St. Simons Elementary provides a comprehensive educational experience that encourages student engagement and social-emotional growth. It remains a focal point for families on the island, consistently striving to prepare students for future academic success while maintaining the charm and values of the St. Simons community.

523

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Simons Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	78
Black	105
Asian	5
Two or More	30

White
305 (58.3 %)
Black
105 (20.1 %)
Hispanic
78 (14.9 %)
Two or More
30 (5.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)

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:	Glynn County
Phone:	(912)638-2851
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
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 45

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 75