Atkinson Elementary School

Brantley County
4327 Highway 110 E
Waynesville, GA 31566
258 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Atkinson Elementary School, located in Waynesville, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub within the Brantley County School District. As a public elementary institution, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in a supportive, community-oriented environment. The school prioritizes foundational learning, striving to equip young learners with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.

As part of the Brantley County school system, Atkinson Elementary benefits from the district’s broader commitment to educational excellence and student-centered instruction. The school emphasizes collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community to create a positive school culture. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, staff directory, upcoming events, or district-wide policies, the official website at [http://www.brantley.k12.ga.us](http://www.brantley.k12.ga.us) serves as the primary resource for families and the public.
258
Total Students
18.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
107.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    234 (90.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Brantley County
Phone: (912)778-6098
Website: http://www.brantley.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 276
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
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 85
Grade 6 88
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Nahunta Elementary School
Brantley County
277 Students
9110 Main St S
Nahunta, GA 31553 (9.6 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th