Mulberry Creek Elementary School

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Mulberry Creek Elementary School, located in the rural community of Cataula, Georgia, is part of the Harris County School District. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, supportive educational environment. Its location, situated in the rolling landscape of Harris County, allows the school to function as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing strong relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and local families.

The school is noted for its commitment to academic excellence and the development of the "whole child." Beyond core curriculum instruction, Mulberry Creek provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to promote social-emotional growth and character building. By prioritizing a positive school climate and high expectations, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school years within the district.

529

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mulberry Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	45
Black	64
Asian	1
Two or More	37

White
382 (72.2%)
Black
64 (12.1%)
Hispanic
45 (8.5%)
Two or More
37 (7.0%)
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:	Harris County
Phone:	(706)320-9397
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 60

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 105