Clarkesville Elementary School

www.habershamschools.com

442 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clarkesville Elementary School is a public school located in Clarkesville, Georgia, serving as part of the Habersham County School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and community engagement. As part of a district committed to student success, the school strives to maintain a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being situated in the heart of the Habersham County school system, which emphasizes the use of technology, rigorous curriculum standards, and parent-teacher collaboration. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Clarkesville Elementary focuses on fostering a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. For families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or registration information, the district website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and educational news.

442

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarkesville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	35
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
372 (84.2 %)
Hispanic
35 (7.9 %)
Two or More
17 (3.8 %)
Black
15 (3.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	Habersham County
Phone:	(706)754-2442
Website:	http://www.habershamschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
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 47

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 57