LAKE OCONEE CHARTER

Greene County
1021 Titan Cir
Greensboro, GA 30642
Charter School 873 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school located in Greensboro, Georgia. It serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade and is widely recognized for its rigorous academic standards and focus on college readiness. The school operates with a unique charter structure, allowing it to maintain a distinct educational environment that emphasizes small class sizes, specialized instruction, and high expectations for student achievement.

Beyond academics, the school is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various service-learning opportunities. Because it is a charter school, it draws students from the surrounding Greene County area and maintains a strong sense of community engagement. Consistently ranked among the top schools in Georgia, Lake Oconee Academy is known for its high graduation rates and success in placing students into competitive colleges and universities.
873
Total Students
63.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    595 (68.2%)
  • Hispanic
    112 (12.8%)
  • Black
    111 (12.7%)
  • Two or More
    35 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    15 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Greene County
Phone: (706)454-1562
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 873
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 665
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 74
Kindergarten 83
Grade 1 85
Grade 2 87
Grade 3 96
Grade 4 87
Grade 5 91
Grade 6 89
Grade 7 92
Grade 8 89
Gender Ratio