T. J. Elder Middle School

Washington County
902 Linton Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
583 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
T. J. Elder Middle School, located in Sandersville, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Washington County School District. The school is named in honor of Thomas Jefferson Elder, a prominent educator and community leader who was instrumental in the development of education for African American students in the region during the early 20th century. Today, the school carries forward that legacy by providing a structured academic environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on core curriculum standards while preparing them for the transition to high school.

The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth through a variety of instructional programs and extracurricular activities. By leveraging a dedicated faculty and staff, T. J. Elder Middle School aims to support the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing the importance of character development, community involvement, and college and career readiness. As a central pillar of the Sandersville community, the school serves as a vital hub for fostering educational equity and excellence for the youth of Washington County.
583
Total Students
45.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    408 (70.0%)
  • White
    134 (23.0%)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.3%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Washington County
Phone: (478)552-2007
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 523
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
Grade 6 206
Grade 7 188
Grade 8 189
Gender Ratio