William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School

205 Brown Industrial Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114

1,064 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William G. Hasty, Sr. Elementary School, located in Canton, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Cherokee County School District. Named in honor of William G. Hasty, Sr., a long-time advocate for local education, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school is known for its focus on community engagement and the use of modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and excellence, Hasty Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for middle school success while encouraging them to be active, responsible members of their community. With its proximity to the Brown Industrial Parkway, the school maintains strong ties to the surrounding Canton area, often partnering with local organizations to enhance the overall student experience.

1,064

Total Students

96.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	682
Black	89
Asian	2
Two or More	65
American Indian	1

Hispanic
682 (64.1 %)
White
225 (21.1 %)
Black
89 (8.4 %)
Two or More
65 (6.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)721-6555
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,064
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	786
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 93

Kindergarten 177

Grade 1 176

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 159

Grade 5 158

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	93
Kindergarten	177
Grade 1	176
Grade 2	145
Grade 3	156
Grade 4	159
Grade 5	158

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	499	46.9%
Male	565	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)