Heard Elementary School

710 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heard Elementary School, located in Franklin, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the Heard County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering academic growth and character development in students during their early formative years. The school is situated in a rural community setting, which often emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where faculty, staff, and parents work collaboratively to support student achievement and create a welcoming, supportive learning environment.

The curriculum at Heard Elementary is designed to meet state standards while promoting literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Beyond core academics, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives that prioritize student engagement, technology integration, and extracurricular involvement. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and community values, Heard Elementary School aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond, serving as a central pillar for families within the Franklin area.

710

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	577
Hispanic	31
Black	46
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

White
577 (81.3 %)
Two or More
55 (7.7 %)
Black
46 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
31 (4.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Heard County
Phone:	(706)675-3687
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	722
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 90

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 96