Monte Sano Elementary School

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Monte Sano Elementary School, located in Augusta, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Richmond County School System. Situated in a residential area of Augusta, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic fundamentals while encouraging personal growth. As part of the Richmond County district, it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards, aiming to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for academic success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Monte Sano Elementary often focuses on community engagement and the development of the "whole child." The school strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the local community to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of higher education and future civic participation.

410

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Sano Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	21
Black	342
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Black
342 (83.4%)
White
28 (6.8%)
Hispanic
21 (5.1%)
Two or More
17 (4.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	Richmond County
Phone:	(706)481-1813
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
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 38

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monte Sano Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monte Sano Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	46.1%
Male	221	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)