Hill City Elementary School

hces.pickenscountyschools.org/

596 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Hill City Elementary School, located in Jasper, Georgia, serves as a key part of the Pickens County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its primary-level students, focusing on foundational learning, personal development, and community involvement. With a commitment to excellence, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success while nurturing their social and emotional growth.

Beyond its core academic mission, Hill City Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere by encouraging active participation from families and the local community. Through its dedicated staff and various school programs, the institution prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities. As a fixture in the Jasper area, the school remains focused on cultivating a positive school culture where students feel safe, challenged, and motivated to achieve their full potential.

596

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hill City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	538
Hispanic	35
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
538 (90.3 %)
Hispanic
35 (5.9 %)
Two or More
11 (1.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Pickens County
Phone:	(706)253-1880
Website:	http://hces.pickenscountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
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 72

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 107