Macon County Elementary School

Macon County
400 Ga Highway 128
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
525 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Macon County Elementary School, located in Oglethorpe, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Macon County School District. Situated at 400 GA Highway 128, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic development alongside social and emotional growth. As a key part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a culture of high expectations and student achievement, working to prepare children for their middle school years through a structured curriculum and collaborative teaching practices.

The school strives to engage its student body through a variety of educational initiatives and community partnerships, recognizing the unique needs of families in rural Georgia. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character development, Macon County Elementary aims to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for future academic success. The faculty and staff are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential, reflecting the school’s broader mission of community involvement and educational excellence.
525
Total Students
35.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    385 (73.3%)
  • Hispanic
    95 (18.1%)
  • White
    24 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
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: Macon County
Phone: (478)472-6563
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 525
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 73
Kindergarten 74
Grade 1 91
Grade 2 68
Grade 3 78
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 61
Gender Ratio