We have two children at NWLE and could not be happier! We moved from Michigan where we had planned to send our children to Christian Private Schools. We did not need to pay the additional private school tuition when moving to this area because the school exceeds our expectations! Our Son has gone
... Read more thru K, 1st, 2nd, and is in 3rd now. He is encouraged and challenged to do his best. Our Daughter has attended the PK and is in K now. Different teachers with the same results. I can not say one bad thing about the teachers or the Principles at this school. Thank you to NWLE and all their staff! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/20/07
This is my seventh year at NWLE. It is by far the best school at which I have taught. Administration leads by example and everyone is treated fairly. At NW, the students are our first priority and we strive to provide the best education and opportunities available for them. Our teachers are supurb
... Read more and the support staff excellent. We have many parents who eagerly pay tuition so their children can attend our school. That is itself speaks well of our school's reputation in the community. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/21/07
I have been so pleased and blessed to have a school like NWLE for my 2 boys, which are 7 & 8. We live in the city limits and have to pay tuition. It is so worth it because of the kindness that my boys and myself have received.
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Posted by a parent on 07/17/07
Both of my sons attend this school! EXCELLENT SCHOOL! The teachers and staff are wonderful. We have had a very good experience.
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Posted by a parent on 07/02/07
I am very proud to be a NWLE parent! I have two children, both are triving thanks to the solid English/comprehension background she got at NWLE. The biggest help as come with my youngest. She was tested for speech therapy while in PreK. You can only imagine the confidence she gained! It has been
... Read more my expreience that parents are not only welcome but encouraged to participate in class projects. Music program could be expaned to expose children to more variety. Art program seems average. Character Education could definately be more exciting and interactive. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/23/05
I absolutely love this school. My son is in 2nd grade and he was going to the city schools and it was terrible compared to this school. This school's teachers (with the exception of a few) are wonderful, caring, and loving with the children. There isn't as much parent involvement as I'd like to see
... Read more but over all this school rates A in my book. My son is thriving and learning. I just wish they didn't get so much homework. That is a problem, but the only major one and you find that in most. Read less
School Profile for Northwest Laurens Elementary School
Test scores
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CRCT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Northwest Laurens Elementary School
Laurens County School District
Georgia
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
1,012
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
79
Number of classrooms:
62
Arts
Art
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Music
Music
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Dudley schools — Northwest Laurens Elementary School is located at 3330 Highway 80 W, Dudley GA 31022. 3330 Highway 80 W is in the 31022 ZIP code in Dudley, GA The school district for Northwest Laurens Elementary School is the Laurens County School District. Northwest Laurens Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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