Upson-Lee Elementary School

Thomaston-Upson County
334 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
906 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Upson-Lee Elementary School, located at 334 Knight Trail in Thomaston, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Upson County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while promoting social and emotional development. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character education, the school strives to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the Thomaston community and prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, curriculum information, and updates on school events. Upson-Lee Elementary maintains a commitment to creating an inclusive and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
906
Total Students
62.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    490 (54.1 %)
  • Black
    324 (35.8 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (4.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    8 (0.9 %)
  • 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: Thomaston-Upson County
Phone: (706)647-3632
Website: http://ules.upson.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 906
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 932
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 3 285
Grade 4 304
Grade 5 317
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Upson-Lee Primary School
Thomaston-Upson County
1,049 Students
172 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286 (0.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd