Odyssey Charter School

State Specialty Schools I- Odyssey Charter School

www.odysseycharterschool.net

Charter School 359 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Odyssey Charter School, located in Newnan, Georgia, is a tuition-free, state-chartered public school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic focus that emphasizes classical education principles and the integration of the arts. By utilizing a smaller, more intimate learning environment, Odyssey aims to foster a strong sense of community while ensuring that students develop core competencies in foundational subjects such as mathematics, science, and the humanities.

A central pillar of the school's philosophy is the commitment to parental involvement and a partnership-based approach to education. Odyssey employs an inquiry-based instructional model designed to encourage critical thinking, character development, and academic independence. Beyond its core curriculum, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and remains dedicated to preparing its students for success in high school and beyond by maintaining high standards for both personal conduct and intellectual growth.

359

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Odyssey Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	59
Black	128
Asian	5
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
140 (39.0%)
Black
128 (35.7%)
Hispanic
59 (16.4%)
Two or More
26 (7.2%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	State Specialty Schools I- Odyssey Charter School
Phone:	(770)251-6111
Website:	http://www.odysseycharterschool.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Odyssey Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	37
Grade 6	36
Grade 7	24
Grade 8	24

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Odyssey Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	179	49.9%
Male	180	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)