South Salem Elementary School

855 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Salem Elementary School, located in Covington, Georgia, is a public school serving students in Newton County. As part of the Newton County School System, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their middle school years. The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains a curriculum aligned with state standards, aiming to provide a comprehensive education for its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, South Salem Elementary is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive culture that encourages student participation in various school activities and initiatives. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong partnerships with families to ensure that every child receives the necessary resources and attention to thrive. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with character-building programs, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community.

855

Total Students

58.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Salem Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	111
Black	571
Asian	6
Two or More	49
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
571 (66.8%)
White
114 (13.3%)
Hispanic
111 (13.0%)
Two or More
49 (5.7%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Newton County
Phone:	(770)787-1330
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	855
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 70

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 144