Dearing Elementary School

www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us

414 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dearing Elementary School is a public school located in Dearing, Georgia, serving as part of the McDuffie County School District. As a foundational educational institution within the community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic development and social-emotional growth. The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by fostering a culture of high expectations, instructional excellence, and community engagement.

As a member of the McDuffie County school system, Dearing Elementary benefits from district-wide initiatives designed to integrate modern technology and standardized curriculum standards into the daily classroom experience. The school works closely with local families and community stakeholders to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages student achievement and development. For parents and community members interested in academic calendars, school policies, or enrollment information, the McDuffie County School District website serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional resources.

414

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dearing Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	46
Black	98
Asian	1
Two or More	31

White
238 (57.5%)
Black
98 (23.7%)
Hispanic
46 (11.1%)
Two or More
31 (7.5%)
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:	McDuffie County
Phone:	(706)986-4900
Website:	http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
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 40

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 61