New Mountain Hill Elementary School

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

New Mountain Hill Elementary School, located in Fortson, Georgia, serves as a central hub for early childhood education within the Muscogee County School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It is designed to provide foundational academic instruction while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for young learners to succeed as they transition into middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and academic achievement, often acting as a cornerstone for local families in the Fortson area. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, New Mountain Hill emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By balancing structured classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages curiosity and prepares students for future academic challenges.

501

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Mountain Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	49
Black	40
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
385 (76.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (9.8 %)
Black
40 (8.0 %)
Two or More
20 (4.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Harris County
Phone:	(706)323-1144
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 65

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 84