HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

205 MEADOW RIDGE DR
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312

www.leonschools.net/hawksrise

805 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

805

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	454
Hispanic	60
Black	99
Asian	131
Two or More	61

White
454 (56.4 %)
Asian
131 (16.3 %)
Black
99 (12.3 %)
Two or More
61 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
60 (7.5 %)

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:	LEON
Phone:	(850)487-4733
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/hawksrise
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 20

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 150

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 159

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	150
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	134
Grade 5	159

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	377	46.8%
Male	428	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)