Upson-Lee Primary School

Thomaston-Upson County
172 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
1,049 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Upson-Lee Primary School, located in Thomaston, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Upson County School District. The school focuses on the early development of students in the primary grade levels, typically catering to children in pre-kindergarten through second grade. Its mission centers on providing a nurturing and structured environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and a love for learning during the formative years of a child’s education.

The school is recognized for its commitment to building a strong educational baseline through a blend of core academic instruction and community engagement. By emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and positive classroom behavior, Upson-Lee Primary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into the upper elementary grades. With a supportive faculty and staff, the school works closely with local families to ensure that each child has the resources and encouragement necessary to meet state educational standards and achieve individual success.
1,049
Total Students
66.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    567 (54.1 %)
  • Black
    375 (35.7 %)
  • Two or More
    66 (6.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (3.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    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)647-7516
Website: http://ulse.upson.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 1,049
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 993
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 147
Kindergarten 288
Grade 1 302
Grade 2 312
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Upson-Lee Elementary School
Thomaston-Upson County
906 Students
334 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286 (0.3 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th