Hickory Flat Elementary School

910 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hickory Flat Elementary School, located in Canton, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school within the Cherokee County School District. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. Its curriculum focuses on building a solid foundation in core subjects while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Hickory Flat Elementary places a significant emphasis on the development of the "whole child." The school fosters a supportive environment through a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, arts, and athletic programs, which encourage student engagement and social growth. With an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a dedicated staff, the school maintains a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes parent involvement and effective communication, ensuring a nurturing space where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

910

Total Students

58.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory Flat Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	619
Hispanic	104
Black	62
Asian	59
Two or More	66

White
619 (68.0 %)
Hispanic
104 (11.4 %)
Two or More
66 (7.3 %)
Black
62 (6.8 %)
Asian
59 (6.5 %)

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:	Cherokee County
Phone:	(770)704-1444
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	910
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 154

Grade 2 150

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 163

Grade 5 156