Poplar Road Elementary School

656 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Poplar Road Elementary School is a public school located in Sharpsburg, Georgia, and serves as part of the Coweta County School System. Situated in a suburban community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in grades Pre-K through fifth. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and active engagement within the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Coweta County School System, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative resources through the official district website at [cowetaschools.org](http://cowetaschools.org). Poplar Road Elementary remains a key educational pillar in the Sharpsburg area, dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

656

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poplar Road Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	54
Black	159
Asian	5
Two or More	60
American Indian	1

White
377 (57.5%)
Black
159 (24.2%)
Two or More
60 (9.1%)
Hispanic
54 (8.2%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
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:	Coweta County
Phone:	(770)254-2740
Website:	http://cowetaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 57

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 125