EDDIE WHITE ACADEMY

Eddie White Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Hampton, GA with about 1,439 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 87 teachers, Eddie White Academy 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.

Eddie White Academy, located on Panhandle Road in Hampton, Georgia, is a public elementary school serving students in the Henry County School District. The school is named after Eddie White, a notable educator and former Henry County school administrator, and it reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive academic environment for its primary-aged learners. The school’s curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational base in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating technology and enrichment activities to engage students in their formative years.

Beyond its academic program, Eddie White Academy emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by focusing on character education and community involvement. The school typically promotes a culture of collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that students meet rigorous state standards. With a focus on inclusive learning and positive school climate, the academy serves as a central hub for the Hampton community, striving to prepare its students for the academic transitions they will face as they move forward into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Eddie White Academy at (770) 472-2850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11808 Panhandle Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
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EDDIE WHITE ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Hampton, GA with about 1,439 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Clayton County
Total Students:
1,439
Teachers:
87.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,439 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EDDIE WHITE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.

Black or African American
81.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.3%
Two or more races
2.2%
White
2.1%
Asian
0.7%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.