Centralhatchee Elementary School

315 Centralhatchee Pkwy
Franklin, GA 30217

210 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Centralhatchee Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Franklin, Georgia, serving students in the Heard County School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding area. Its curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment designed to help young learners develop both socially and intellectually during their formative years.

The school operates as an integral part of the Heard County educational system, which is known for its close-knit atmosphere and emphasis on community involvement. By prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and local residents, Centralhatchee Elementary aims to create a stable and encouraging space for its student body. The school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, reflecting the values and priorities of the small-town community it serves.

210

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centralhatchee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	7
Black	4
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	2

White
185 (88.1 %)
Two or More
12 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.3 %)
Black
4 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.0 %)

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:	Heard County
Phone:	(770)854-4002
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
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 21

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 27