Park Elementary School

13185 US Highway 27 N
Hamilton, GA 31811

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Park Elementary School, located at 13185 US Highway 27 N in Hamilton, Georgia, is a primary educational institution serving the Harris County community. As part of the Harris County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its young learners. The school typically serves students in the early grade levels, focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond the classroom, Park Elementary is known for its role as a community hub in Hamilton. The school places a significant emphasis on creating a supportive atmosphere where parents and teachers collaborate to ensure student success. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and integrating technology into daily lessons, the school strives to prepare its students for their future academic transitions. With its rural setting and commitment to local values, Park Elementary remains a central pillar of the Harris County school system.

560

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	38
Black	129
Asian	1
Two or More	37
American Indian	3

White
352 (62.9 %)
Black
129 (23.0 %)
Hispanic
38 (6.8 %)
Two or More
37 (6.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)628-4997
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 86

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 87