WILLIS FOREMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Willis Foreman Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richmond County school district, located in Hephzibah, GA with about 328 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 23 teachers, Willis Foreman Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Willis Foreman Elementary School, located in Hephzibah, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Richmond County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, often integrating community engagement and parental involvement as key pillars of the educational experience.

Situated in the suburban setting of Hephzibah, the school serves as a central hub for the local community. It is committed to inclusivity and equity, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have access to the resources and technology necessary for modern learning. Through dedicated faculty and staff, Willis Foreman Elementary maintains a focus on building strong character and foundational skills, aiming to create a safe, nurturing space where students are encouraged to achieve their full academic potential.

For more information, contact Willis Foreman Elementary School at (706) 592-3991 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2413 Willis Foreman Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
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WILLIS FOREMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hephzibah, GA with about 328 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Richmond County
Total Students:
328
Teachers:
23.8
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
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 328 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIS FOREMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.

Black or African American
79.3%
White
8.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.1%
Two or more races
5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.