Wrens Elementary School

Jefferson County
1711 Ga Highway 17 N
Wrens, GA 30833
430 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Wrens Elementary School, located at 1711 Ga Highway 17 N in Wrens, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment for students in the primary grades. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their academic careers.

As part of the broader Jefferson County school system, Wrens Elementary benefits from district-wide initiatives designed to support both students and faculty. The school focuses on building a strong community foundation, encouraging parental involvement, and maintaining a focus on student achievement. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district resources, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.jefferson.k12.ga.us/wes.
430
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    254 (59.1 %)
  • White
    120 (27.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (8.8 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.0 %)
  • 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: Jefferson County
Phone: (706)547-2063
Website: http://www.jefferson.k12.ga.us/wes
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 406
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 55
Kindergarten 57
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 58
Grade 3 54
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 71
Gender Ratio