Whitesburg Elementary School

www.carrollcountyschools.com

509 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitesburg Elementary School, located at 868 Main St in Whitesburg, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Carroll County School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in the surrounding area. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare young learners for future success by integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement and character development.

As part of the broader Carroll County Schools system, Whitesburg Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to innovation, technology, and high-quality instruction. The school works closely with families and the local community to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning. For those looking for more specific details on school policies, academic calendars, or current programs, the school’s information is centrally managed through the district's official website at http://www.carrollcountyschools.com.

509

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitesburg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	43
Black	18
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
426 (83.7 %)
Hispanic
43 (8.4 %)
Two or More
19 (3.7 %)
Black
18 (3.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Carroll County
Phone:	(770)832-3875
Website:	http://www.carrollcountyschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
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 50

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 79