Oconee County Primary School

2290 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677

www.oconeeschools.org/ocps/

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Oconee County Primary School (OCPS), located in Watkinsville, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Oconee County School District. Catering to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters early academic development and social-emotional growth. The curriculum focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning among its youngest students.

The school is highly regarded for its commitment to high academic standards and its strong partnership with the surrounding Oconee County community. By emphasizing small-group instruction and individualized attention, the faculty at OCPS strives to meet the diverse needs of every child in a safe and engaging setting. With a focus on character development and community involvement, Oconee County Primary School serves as a vital starting point for students as they transition into their elementary education and beyond.

500

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oconee County Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	63
Black	24
Asian	18
Two or More	13

White
382 (76.4 %)
Hispanic
63 (12.6 %)
Black
24 (4.8 %)
Asian
18 (3.6 %)
Two or More
13 (2.6 %)

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:	Oconee County
Phone:	(706)769-7941
Website:	http://www.oconeeschools.org/ocps/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 23

Kindergarten 164

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 164