Battlefield Elementary School

2206 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

426 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Battlefield Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, serving students in the Catoosa County School District. As a foundational institution within the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It serves a diverse student population, typically covering primary education from kindergarten through fifth grade, and is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school through structured curriculum and supportive teaching practices.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. By providing various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining active communication with local families, Battlefield Elementary strives to create a holistic educational experience. Its location on Battlefield Parkway places it at the heart of the Fort Oglethorpe area, allowing it to act as a central hub for the neighborhood’s youngest learners as they build their fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

426

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Battlefield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	37
Black	22
Asian	17
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
329 (77.2%)
Hispanic
37 (8.7%)
Black
22 (5.2%)
Two or More
18 (4.2%)
Asian
17 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Catoosa County
Phone:	(706)866-9183
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 131