Howard B. Stroud Elementary School

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is a public school located in Athens, Georgia, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Situated in the heart of the community, the school is part of the Clarke County School District and operates with a mission focused on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Stroud Elementary emphasizes a holistic approach to student success, often providing various extracurricular programs and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its families. By prioritizing strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local organizations, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

350

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	63
Black	257
Asian	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
257 (73.4%)
Hispanic
63 (18.0%)
White
13 (3.7%)
Two or More
11 (3.1%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Clarke County
Phone:	(706)369-1893
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
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 59

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 46