Clay County Elementary

Clay County
200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
143 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Clay County Elementary, located in Fort Gaines, Georgia, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community. Situated on Hobbs Lane, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in a supportive and structured environment. As a key part of the Clay County School District, the institution focuses on foundational learning and preparing young students for success as they progress through their educational journey.

The school emphasizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the specific needs of its rural student population. Through its official website, http://www.clay.k2.ga.us, the school maintains communication with families, providing information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and resources to encourage community involvement. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students, Clay County Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that promotes a lifelong passion for learning.
143
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    137 (95.8%)
  • White
    4 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.4%)
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: Clay County
Phone: (229)768-2234
Website: http://www.clay.k2.ga.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 143
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 21
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 18
Gender Ratio