Worth County Primary School

Worth County
1304 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791
866 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Worth County Primary School, located in Sylvester, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the district’s youngest learners. As a primary school, it typically focuses on early childhood development, catering to students in pre-kindergarten through the early elementary grades. The school is part of the Worth County School District and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth during these critical formative years.

The school’s mission centers on preparing students for future academic success by building a strong educational base in a nurturing setting. By utilizing the resources of the Worth County School District, the primary school integrates standard curriculum requirements with programs designed to encourage student engagement and community involvement. Families in the Sylvester area rely on the school not only for academic instruction but also as a community hub that prioritizes the holistic development and well-being of its young student population.
866
Total Students
58.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    445 (51.4 %)
  • Black
    332 (38.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    46 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Worth County
Phone: (229)776-8660
Website: http://www.worth.k12.ga.us/wcps
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 866
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 809
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 154
Kindergarten 211
Grade 1 263
Grade 2 238
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Worth County Elementary School
Worth County
682 Students
1906 Ga Highway 313
Sylvester, GA 31791 (0.4 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th