DEMOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Demorest Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Habersham County school district, located in Demorest, GA with about 489 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 38 teachers, Demorest Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Demorest Elementary School is a public school located in Demorest, Georgia, serving as part of the Habersham County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational skills, critical thinking, and character education. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with diverse extracurricular opportunities, Demorest Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply rooted in its local community and benefits from the active involvement of parents, teachers, and staff who collaborate to create a nurturing campus culture. Beyond academics, the school focuses on the social-emotional growth of its students, ensuring that each child feels valued and encouraged to achieve their personal best. As part of the broader Habersham County school system, Demorest Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and a shared mission to provide high-quality education to all students in the area.

For more information, contact Demorest Elementary School at (706) 778-4126 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3116 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
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DEMOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Demorest, GA with about 489 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Habersham County
Total Students:
489
Teachers:
38.5
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 489 students

White
68.1%
Hispanic/Latino
22.9%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
2.7%
Black or African American
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.