W.S. Hornsby Elementary School

567 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

567

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W.S. Hornsby Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	6
Black	555
Asian	1
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
555 (97.9 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.1 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richmond County
Phone:	(706)823-6928
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	508
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 96