Oglethorpe County Primary School
559 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Oglethorpe County Primary School, located in Lexington, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the county’s youngest students, typically catering to children in pre-kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Oglethorpe County School District, the school is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes early literacy, foundational numeracy, and the social-emotional development necessary for long-term academic success. By focusing on these critical formative years, the school aims to instill a love for learning in its students while providing a stable, community-oriented atmosphere that prepares them for the transition to upper elementary levels.
The school is deeply integrated into the rural, tight-knit community of Lexington, reflecting the values of the Oglethorpe County school system, which prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the primary school emphasizes interactive and developmentally appropriate instruction to address diverse learning styles. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, small-group interventions, and a focus on character development, Oglethorpe County Primary School strives to ensure that every student receives the individual attention needed to build a strong educational foundation.
The school is deeply integrated into the rural, tight-knit community of Lexington, reflecting the values of the Oglethorpe County school system, which prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the primary school emphasizes interactive and developmentally appropriate instruction to address diverse learning styles. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, small-group interventions, and a focus on character development, Oglethorpe County Primary School strives to ensure that every student receives the individual attention needed to build a strong educational foundation.
559
Total Students
52.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 370 |
| Hispanic | 61 |
| Black | 85 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More | 31 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White370 (66.2%)
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Black85 (15.2%)
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Hispanic61 (10.9%)
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Two or More31 (5.5%)
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Asian11 (2.0%)
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American Indian1 (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: | Oglethorpe County |
| Phone: | (706)743-8194 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 559 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 52.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 500 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
51
Kindergarten
178
Grade 1
155
Grade 2
175
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 51 |
| Kindergarten | 178 |
| Grade 1 | 155 |
| Grade 2 | 175 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 271 | 48.5% |
| Male | 288 | 51.5% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
521 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th