Echols County Elementary/Middle School

Echols County
229 US Highway 129 S
Statenville, GA 31648
638 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Echols County Elementary/Middle School, located in Statenville, Georgia, serves as a vital educational hub for the small, rural community of Echols County. As part of the county's consolidated school district, the institution provides instruction for students from elementary grades through middle school. The school focuses on delivering a foundational education in a close-knit environment, emphasizing core academic subjects while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body.

Because it is situated in a rural area, the school often plays a central role in community life, reflecting the values and character of the surrounding population. The faculty and staff prioritize creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through its academic programs and extracurricular offerings, Echols County Elementary/Middle School strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond, ensuring they have the skills necessary for future success in an increasingly interconnected world.
638
Total Students
42.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    327 (51.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    291 (45.6 %)
  • Black
    13 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.1 %)
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: Echols County
Phone: (229)559-5413
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 593
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 71
Grade 1 70
Grade 2 58
Grade 3 72
Grade 4 76
Grade 5 64
Grade 6 65
Grade 7 59
Grade 8 58
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lake Park Elementary School
Lowndes County
643 Students
604 W Marion Ave
Lake Park, GA 31636 (9.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th