Odum Elementary School

www.wayne.k12.ga.us

441 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Odum Elementary School, located at 1 Blue Jay Drive in Odum, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Wayne County School District. As a community-centered school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both intellectual growth and character development for its primary-level students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community spirit among its student body, often referred to as the "Blue Jays."

Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school integrates various programs and resources to ensure students are well-rounded and engaged. By leveraging the support of the Wayne County School District, Odum Elementary provides students with access to essential educational tools and extracurricular opportunities. The institution prioritizes strong home-school partnerships, encouraging parental involvement to help create a collaborative atmosphere where students can thrive in a safe and structured setting.

441

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Odum Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	29
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	20

White
385 (87.3%)
Hispanic
29 (6.6%)
Two or More
20 (4.5%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Wayne County
Phone:	(912)586-2225
Website:	http://www.wayne.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 46

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 66