Brooks County Early Learning Center

Brooks County
1081 Barwick Rd
Quitman, GA 31643
102 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Brooks County Early Learning Center, located in Quitman, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational facility dedicated to the development of the district's youngest students. As part of the Brooks County School System, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment that emphasizes early childhood literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational academic skills. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare children for a successful transition into elementary education by fostering a love for learning during their most formative years.

The facility at 1081 Barwick Road is strategically designed to meet the unique needs of preschool and early-grade learners. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the center often integrates play-based learning and developmentally appropriate activities to encourage curiosity and cognitive growth. By partnering with families and the local Quitman community, Brooks County Early Learning Center strives to build a strong educational baseline, ensuring that every student has the tools and confidence necessary to thrive as they progress through the school system.
102
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    47 (46.1 %)
  • White
    36 (35.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (11.8 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (6.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Brooks County
Phone: (229)588-2350
Website: http://www.brooks.k12.ga.us/o/earlylearningcenter
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
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 102
Gender Ratio