Towns County Elementary School

towns.k12.ga.us

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Towns County Elementary School, located in the scenic mountain community of Hiawassee, Georgia, serves as a central hub for primary education in the Towns County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its young students. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and character development, the school strives to prepare its children for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core curriculum standards, Towns County Elementary is deeply integrated into the tight-knit culture of the Hiawassee area. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. With a dedication to nurturing a safe and engaging atmosphere, the staff works to instill a love of learning while celebrating the unique community identity that defines this small-town school district.

500

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Towns County Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	444
Hispanic	28
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	19

White
444 (88.8 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.6 %)
Two or More
19 (3.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Towns County
Phone:	(706)896-4131
Website:	http://towns.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
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 55

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 74