HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEON school district, located in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 870 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a highly regarded public school located in the Killearn Lakes neighborhood of Tallahassee, Florida. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Leon County School District and is consistently recognized for its academic excellence. It fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes strong foundational education, character development, and active parental involvement, which has helped it maintain a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the region.
Beyond its focus on core academics, Hawks Rise is known for its vibrant school community and commitment to the "Hawks Rise Way," which encourages students to demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and kindness. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and modern instructional resources designed to engage diverse learners. With its strong connection to the local community and a dedicated teaching staff, Hawks Rise remains a preferred choice for families in the Tallahassee area seeking a rigorous and nurturing primary education.
For more information, contact HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 487-4733 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312-1565
(850) 487-4733
http://www.leonschools.net
HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 870 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LEON
- Total Students:
- 870
- Teachers:
- 56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 870 students
- White
- 62.5%
- Asian
- 12.4%
- Black or African American
- 12.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.