Heard-Mixon Elementary School

427 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heard-Mixon Elementary School, located in Covington, Georgia, is a primary educational institution within the Newton County School System. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum areas while fostering social and emotional growth. The school is integrated into the broader Newton County district framework, adhering to state standards and district-wide initiatives designed to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school.

As a community-centered school, Heard-Mixon prioritizes student engagement and maintains a focus on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its official district portal, the school provides access to resources, academic expectations, and information regarding campus activities. By fostering a supportive classroom culture and offering various educational programs, Heard-Mixon aims to create an inclusive environment where students can develop the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.

427

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heard-Mixon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	59
Black	185
Asian	9
Two or More	14

Black
185 (43.3 %)
White
160 (37.5 %)
Hispanic
59 (13.8 %)
Two or More
14 (3.3 %)
Asian
9 (2.1 %)

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:	Newton County
Phone:	(770)784-2980
Website:	http://newtoncountyschools.org/heard_mixon
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
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 27

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 57