Hartwell Elementary School

559 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hartwell Elementary School, located at 147 S College Ave in Hartwell, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hart County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their early formative years. The school focuses on building a strong core curriculum in subjects like reading, mathematics, and science while cultivating a supportive community environment that encourages student engagement and lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Hartwell Elementary plays a central role in the local community of Hartwell. The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to meet the diverse needs of young learners. Through various extracurricular activities, parental involvement initiatives, and a dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, serving as a pillar of education for the families of Hart County.

559

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hartwell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	33
Black	193
Asian	15
Two or More	46

White
272 (48.7 %)
Black
193 (34.5 %)
Two or More
46 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
33 (5.9 %)
Asian
15 (2.7 %)

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:	Hart County
Phone:	(706)376-4425
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	566
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 49

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 74