Hahira Elementary School

hes.lowndes.k12.ga.us/

807 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hahira Elementary School, located in Hahira, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the Lowndes County School System. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on providing a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. The campus emphasizes a "student-first" approach, aiming to prepare children not only for future academic success but also to become productive and responsible members of their community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to both educational excellence and character development. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a nurturing atmosphere, Hahira Elementary encourages students to explore their interests while meeting rigorous state standards. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, active parental involvement, and a focus on essential literacy and math skills, the school maintains a positive reputation for cultivating a culture of lifelong learning in the heart of Lowndes County.

807

Total Students

54.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hahira Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	582
Hispanic	65
Black	113
Asian	6
Two or More	38
American Indian	3

White
582 (72.1 %)
Black
113 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
65 (8.1 %)
Two or More
38 (4.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Lowndes County
Phone:	(229)316-8600
Website:	http://hes.lowndes.k12.ga.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
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 53

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 125