Worth County Elementary School

Worth County
1906 Ga Highway 313
Sylvester, GA 31791
682 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Worth County Elementary School, located in Sylvester, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Worth County School District. Situated on Highway 313, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. It focuses on building core academic skills while promoting social and emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

As a key part of the local community, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving parents, teachers, and staff in the development of its students. The facility is designed to accommodate the needs of elementary-aged children, providing a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards. Through various programs and initiatives, Worth County Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their academic potential in a safe, nurturing setting.
682
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    379 (55.6 %)
  • Black
    234 (34.3 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (4.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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)776-8605
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 696
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
Grade 3 230
Grade 4 224
Grade 5 228
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Worth County Primary School
Worth County
866 Students
1304 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791 (0.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd