Hiram Elementary School

816 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hiram Elementary School, located in Hiram, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Paulding County School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students in grades Pre-K through fifth are encouraged to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, reading, and science—with enrichment programs that help develop well-rounded, inquisitive learners.

Beyond its academic focus, Hiram Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community and character development. The school prides itself on building collaborative partnerships between faculty, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure a holistic educational experience for every child. With a dedication to inclusivity and student safety, Hiram Elementary strives to prepare its young scholars for future academic success while cultivating a sense of belonging and civic responsibility within the Hiram community.

816

Total Students

55.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hiram Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	131
Black	480
Asian	7
Two or More	58
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
480 (58.8 %)
White
137 (16.8 %)
Hispanic
131 (16.1 %)
Two or More
58 (7.1 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Paulding County
Phone:	(770)443-3392
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 22

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 167

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 126