Locust Grove Elementary School

95 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Locust Grove, GA 30248

www.henry.k12.ga.us/lge/

576 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Locust Grove Elementary School, located at 95 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Locust Grove, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the local Henry County School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty aims to equip young learners with the essential foundational skills needed for success in higher grade levels while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on building a cohesive community involving students, parents, and local stakeholders. Through various initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to data-driven instruction, Locust Grove Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school’s digital presence and ongoing communication efforts reflect its dedication to keeping families informed and involved in the educational journey of their children, ensuring a collaborative approach to student achievement within the Locust Grove area.

576

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Locust Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	48
Black	424
Asian	3
Two or More	39

Black
424 (73.6%)
White
62 (10.8%)
Hispanic
48 (8.3%)
Two or More
39 (6.8%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Henry County
Phone:	(770)957-5416
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/lge/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 17

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Locust Grove Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Locust Grove Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	47.9%
Male	300	52.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th