Crisp County Pre-k

802 E 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Crisp County Pre-k serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : J. S. Pate Elementary School serves the entire district of Cordele, GA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 281 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 13.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Crisp County Pre-k's student population of 216 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students

School Rankings

The diversity score of Crisp County Pre-k is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
61%
36%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
(22-23)
55.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Crisp County Pre-k?
216 students attend Crisp County Pre-k.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Crisp County Pre-k students are Black, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crisp County Pre-k?
Crisp County Pre-k has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crisp County Pre-k offer ?
Crisp County Pre-k offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crisp County Pre-k part of?
Crisp County Pre-k is part of Crisp County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : J. S. Pate Elementary School serves the entire district of Cordele, GA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 281 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 13.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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