TUNNEL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tunnel Hill Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Whitfield County school district, located in Tunnel Hill, GA with about 299 students offering grade levels from 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 20 teachers, Tunnel Hill 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.
Tunnel Hill Elementary School is a public school located in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, serving as part of the Whitfield County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its students. It places a strong emphasis on foundational education, utilizing the district’s curriculum to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging community involvement and school pride.
The school is dedicated to creating a positive campus culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through personalized instruction and enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core values and effective communication with parents, Tunnel Hill Elementary strives to build a strong partnership between home and school. Its location in the heart of the community serves as a local hub for education, where dedicated faculty and staff work to ensure every student feels safe, valued, and challenged.
For more information, contact Tunnel Hill Elementary School at (706) 673-4550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 673-4550
http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
TUNNEL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tunnel Hill, GA with about 299 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Whitfield County
- Total Students:
- 299
- Teachers:
- 20.4
- 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 299 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TUNNEL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.