Burnt Hickory Elementary School

1,044 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Burnt Hickory Elementary School, located in Dallas, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Paulding County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing essential social and emotional skills. By emphasizing a curriculum that aligns with state standards, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success, utilizing a balance of core academic instruction and enrichment activities designed to cultivate curiosity and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic focus, Burnt Hickory Elementary plays an active role in the local Dallas community, often serving as a hub for student and family engagement. The school prioritizes strong home-school partnerships, encouraging parent involvement to reinforce student growth both inside and outside the classroom. With a dedicated staff and a culture centered on student well-being, the school aims to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential within their formative years.

1,044

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burnt Hickory Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	781
Hispanic	92
Black	120
Asian	14
Two or More	37

White
781 (74.8 %)
Black
120 (11.5 %)
Hispanic
92 (8.8 %)
Two or More
37 (3.5 %)
Asian
14 (1.3 %)

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:	Paulding County
Phone:	(678)363-0970
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,044
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 5

Kindergarten 137

Grade 1 185

Grade 2 160

Grade 3 182

Grade 4 183

Grade 5 192