Len Lastinger Elementary School

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Len Lastinger Primary School, located at 1210 Lake Dr in Tifton, Georgia, is a foundational educational institution serving the Tifton community. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing early childhood education, typically focusing on the critical developmental years of Pre-K through second grade. The school operates under the Tift County School District, aiming to create a supportive and engaging environment where young students can build the academic and social-emotional skills necessary for future success.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare children for their transition to elementary school. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the local community, Len Lastinger Primary strives to address the diverse needs of its student body. Its location in Tifton positions it as a key resource for local families, committed to promoting a lifelong love of learning within a safe and structured academic setting.

466

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Len Lastinger Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	78
Black	158
Asian	6
Two or More	20

White
204 (43.8 %)
Black
158 (33.9 %)
Hispanic
78 (16.7 %)
Two or More
20 (4.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)

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:	Tift County
Phone:	(229)387-2420
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
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 44

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 70