TOWNS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Towns County Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Towns County school district, located in Hiawassee, GA with about 427 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 36 teachers, Towns County Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Towns County Elementary School, located in the scenic mountain community of Hiawassee, Georgia, serves as a central hub for primary education in the Towns County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its young students. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and character development, the school strives to prepare its children for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond core curriculum standards, Towns County Elementary is deeply integrated into the tight-knit culture of the Hiawassee area. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. With a dedication to nurturing a safe and engaging atmosphere, the staff works to instill a love of learning while celebrating the unique community identity that defines this small-town school district.
For more information, contact Towns County Elementary School at (706) 896-4131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
http://towns.k12.ga.us
TOWNS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hiawassee, GA with about 427 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Towns County
- Total Students:
- 427
- Teachers:
- 36.5
- 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
* 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 427 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TOWNS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.