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.

203 E School St
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 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.