Matt Wilson Elementary School

414 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Matt Wilson Elementary School, located in Tifton, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the local Tifton-Tift County school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. By emphasizing a blend of structured instruction and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while nurturing their social and emotional growth.

Beyond its focus on core curriculum, Matt Wilson Elementary prioritizes the integration of technology and community involvement to enrich the student experience. The school staff works collaboratively to implement evidence-based teaching strategies that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. With its commitment to maintaining high standards and a positive school culture, Matt Wilson Elementary remains an active and vital contributor to the educational landscape of the Tifton community.

414

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matt Wilson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	74
Black	195
Asian	6
Two or More	16

Black
195 (47.1 %)
White
123 (29.7 %)
Hispanic
74 (17.9 %)
Two or More
16 (3.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)

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)387-2440
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
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 53

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 58