W.S. HORNSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
W.S. Hornsby Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richmond County school district, located in Augusta, GA with about 333 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 18 teachers, W.S. Hornsby Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
W.S. Hornsby Elementary School is a public school located in Augusta, Georgia, serving students within the Richmond County School System. Historically significant to the local community, the school is named in honor of William S. Hornsby, a prominent figure who played a major role in the development of the Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company and was a dedicated advocate for education and civic progress in Augusta during the 20th century.
Today, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the Richmond County district, W.S. Hornsby works to prepare elementary-aged children for middle school by incorporating state standards and prioritizing student engagement. The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, reflecting the community’s ongoing commitment to investing in the next generation of learners.
For more information, contact W.S. Hornsby Elementary School at (706) 823-6928 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6928
W.S. HORNSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Augusta, GA with about 333 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richmond County
- Total Students:
- 333
- Teachers:
- 18.7
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 333 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending W.S. HORNSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- White
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.