BEN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ben Hill Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ben Hill County school district, located in Fitzgerald, GA with about 790 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 49 teachers, Ben Hill Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Ben Hill Elementary School, located on Lobinger Avenue in Fitzgerald, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Ben Hill County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic excellence and character development for its young student population. By providing a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school while nurturing their intellectual curiosity.

Beyond its academic mission, Ben Hill Elementary acts as a vital community hub in Fitzgerald. The school focuses on building a supportive culture where students, staff, and families collaborate to enhance the learning experience. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its students, the faculty utilizes various instructional strategies to help every child achieve their potential, reflecting the broader mission of the Ben Hill County School System to cultivate life-long learners in a safe and engaging setting.

For more information, contact Ben Hill Elementary School at (229) 409-5586 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.