Menlo Elementary School

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Menlo Elementary School, located in the rural community of Menlo, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chattooga County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in their early years. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment where staff work to provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages both foundational learning and personal growth for young learners.

The school operates with a commitment to the mission of the broader Chattooga County district, emphasizing core literacy and numeracy skills while preparing students for the transition to middle school. By leveraging its position in a smaller community, Menlo Elementary emphasizes strong communication between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure that students receive individualized attention. Its facility on Highway 337 serves as a local hub, reflecting the district’s dedication to providing accessible, quality public education to the children of the Menlo area.

352

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Menlo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	4
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	2

White
320 (90.9%)
Two or More
22 (6.2%)
Hispanic
4 (1.1%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Chattooga County
Phone:	(706)862-2323
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 20

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 37