Fourth District Elementary School

Appling County
13396 Blackshear Hwy
Surrency, GA 31563
148 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Fourth District Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Surrency, Georgia, and serves as a key educational institution within the Appling County School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere typical of smaller, close-knit Georgia school systems.

Situated on Blackshear Highway, the school serves as a central hub for local families, emphasizing both academic development and the personal growth of its student body. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values and community engagement, Fourth District Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the county's broader educational pipeline.
148
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    98 (66.2%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (16.2%)
  • Two or More
    15 (10.1%)
  • Black
    11 (7.4%)
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: Appling County
Phone: (912)367-3250
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 141
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 20
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 16
Gender Ratio