R. M. Moore Elementary School

1,021 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

R. M. Moore Elementary School, located in the rural community of Waleska, Georgia, serves as a focal point for families within the Cherokee County School District. As a smaller, community-oriented institution, the school is known for fostering a supportive and close-knit environment where educators work to build strong relationships with both students and parents. The school focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic foundations while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities and character-development initiatives.

Situated in a scenic area of the county, the school benefits from a setting that emphasizes a strong sense of local identity and pride. It is committed to preparing students for future success by integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining high standards for academic achievement. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere and collaboration between home and school, R. M. Moore Elementary aims to create a stable, encouraging foundation for its young learners as they transition into middle school.

1,021

Total Students

86.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. M. Moore Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	508
Hispanic	390
Black	57
Asian	11
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
508 (49.8 %)
Hispanic
390 (38.2 %)
Black
57 (5.6 %)
Two or More
54 (5.3 %)
Asian
11 (1.1 %)
American Indian
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:	Cherokee County
Phone:	(770)704-1212
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,021
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	607
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 73

Kindergarten 153

Grade 1 179

Grade 2 174

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 145