Wesley Heights Elementary School

1801 Amber Dr
Columbus, GA 31907

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/WES

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wesley Heights Elementary School, located at 1801 Amber Drive in Columbus, Georgia, is a public school operating under the Muscogee County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience aimed at preparing children for success in their future educational endeavors. The school maintains a neighborhood-centered approach, working to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development.

As part of the Muscogee County system, Wesley Heights adheres to the district’s broader curriculum standards while providing students with access to essential school resources and extracurricular opportunities. The school’s administration and faculty emphasize parental involvement and community partnership as key components of the educational process. For families seeking the most current information regarding academic programs, school calendars, or specific administrative policies, the official school website at http://wesley.mcsdga.net/ serves as the primary hub for updates and communication.

349

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wesley Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	19
Black	302
Asian	1
Two or More	22

Black
302 (86.5%)
Two or More
22 (6.3%)
Hispanic
19 (5.4%)
White
5 (1.4%)
Asian
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:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)569-3733
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/WES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
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 36

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wesley Heights Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wesley Heights Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	44.1%
Male	195	55.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)