Oglethorpe Point Elementary School

6200 Frederica Rd
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oglethorpe Point Elementary School, located on Saint Simons Island, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Glynn County School District. Known for its emphasis on academic excellence and a nurturing environment, the school caters to students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is widely recognized for its dedication to fostering a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum standards with a focus on character development and community involvement.

The school benefits significantly from its coastal location and strong parent-teacher involvement, which helps cultivate a vibrant, supportive atmosphere. Oglethorpe Point is frequently noted for its commitment to high educational outcomes, utilizing diverse instructional strategies to meet the needs of its diverse student body. By prioritizing both rigorous academics and extracurricular enrichment, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a highly regarded educational institution in the Golden Isles region.

486

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oglethorpe Point Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	46
Black	70
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
350 (72.0%)
Black
70 (14.4%)
Hispanic
46 (9.5%)
Two or More
18 (3.7%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Glynn County
Phone:	(912)638-6200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
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 48

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 63