S G A Elementary School

Burke County
1265 Charles Perry Ave
Sardis, GA 30456
274 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
S G A Elementary School, located on Charles Perry Avenue in Sardis, Georgia, serves as a vital educational cornerstone for the local Burke County community. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering foundational academic growth, social development, and character building for students in their early formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, S G A Elementary acts as a focal point for the small community of Sardis, reflecting the values and culture of Burke County. The school prioritizes community engagement and strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and equip its students with the essential skills required to succeed in a changing world.
274
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    136 (49.6 %)
  • White
    117 (42.7 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Burke County
Phone: (912)569-4322
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 230
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 30
Kindergarten 35
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 38
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 33
Gender Ratio