Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School

kbs.monroe.k12.ga.us/

730 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School, located in Forsyth, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Monroe County School District. Situated on Ga Highway 83 N, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and the social-emotional growth of its students. As a public elementary school, it serves the local community by providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare children for their future academic transitions while encouraging active participation in school life.

The school is known for being an integral part of the Forsyth community, often emphasizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. The facility functions as a hub for early childhood development, prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere that reflects the values and needs of the families residing in the Monroe County area.

730

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	34
Black	175
Asian	6
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
473 (64.8%)
Black
175 (24.0%)
Two or More
40 (5.5%)
Hispanic
34 (4.7%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Monroe County
Phone:	(478)994-9906
Website:	http://kbs.monroe.k12.ga.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 69

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 133