Yargo Elementary School

www.barrow.k12.ga.us./yes/

896 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Yargo Elementary School, located in Winder, Georgia, is part of the Barrow County School System. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while integrating modern educational tools to prepare students for future success within the district’s broader curriculum framework.

Beyond its academic programs, Yargo Elementary is deeply integrated into the Barrow County community, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school is known for creating a welcoming campus culture that promotes inclusivity and active student engagement. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and consistent communication with parents, Yargo Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for its young learners.

896

Total Students

66.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yargo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	248
Black	179
Asian	29
Two or More	65

White
375 (41.9 %)
Hispanic
248 (27.7 %)
Black
179 (20.0 %)
Two or More
65 (7.3 %)
Asian
29 (3.2 %)

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:	Barrow County
Phone:	(770)867-1147
Website:	http://www.barrow.k12.ga.us./yes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	896
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	139

* 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 49

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 146