South Hart Elementary School

548 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Hart Elementary School, located at 121 E & M Dairy Rd in Hartwell, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Hart County Charter System. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in the early stages of their education. By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Hartwell, benefiting from the close-knit atmosphere characteristic of the region. Through various extracurricular activities, community involvement initiatives, and a commitment to individualized attention, South Hart Elementary seeks to engage students holistically. The faculty and staff work collaboratively to maintain a safe, inclusive setting where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning.

548

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Hart Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	67
Black	113
Asian	19
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

White
322 (58.8 %)
Black
113 (20.6 %)
Hispanic
67 (12.2 %)
Two or More
25 (4.6 %)
Asian
19 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Hart County
Phone:	(706)856-7383
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	608
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 47

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 84