Tate Elementary School

tateele.pickenscountyschools.org/

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Tate Elementary School, located in Tate, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Pickens County School District. Situated on Highway 53 E, the school is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing a supportive and nurturing environment designed to foster both academic growth and character development for its students. As part of the Pickens County system, the school adheres to district-wide standards while maintaining a localized focus on the specific needs of the children in the Tate area.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for future educational success. By leveraging the resources of the Pickens County School District, Tate Elementary focuses on literacy, numeracy, and social development, often encouraging active parental and community involvement to enrich the learning experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential updates, academic resources, and information regarding school events that help keep the community engaged in the educational progress of its students.

429

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tate Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	26
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
373 (86.9%)
Hispanic
26 (6.1%)
Two or More
19 (4.4%)
Black
7 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Pickens County
Phone:	(706)253-1860
Website:	http://tateele.pickenscountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 6

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 89