Sam D. Panter Elementary School

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sam D. Panter Elementary School is a public school located in Hiram, Georgia, serving students in the Paulding County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering student growth in social and emotional learning. It is known for its commitment to preparing young learners for middle school success by balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools and resources.

Beyond its core academics, Sam D. Panter Elementary is highly regarded for its community-oriented culture and active parent involvement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience and encourage parent-teacher collaboration. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student engagement, the school strives to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive both academically and personally.

511

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sam D. Panter Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	71
Black	124
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
274 (53.6 %)
Black
124 (24.3 %)
Hispanic
71 (13.9 %)
Two or More
41 (8.0 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Paulding County
Phone:	(770)443-4303
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 3

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 81