Hickory Flat Elementary School

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553 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hickory Flat Elementary School is a public school located in McDonough, Georgia, serving as part of the Henry County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of empowering students, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. The school fosters a supportive learning environment where educators and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure that students are prepared for future success in a rapidly evolving world.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and places a high value on building strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. By offering a diverse range of instructional programs and extracurricular activities, Hickory Flat Elementary aims to nurture the social-emotional growth of its students alongside their academic progress. With a focus on innovative teaching strategies and inclusive practices, the school strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and productive environment that encourages all children to reach their full potential.

553

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory Flat Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	75
Black	372
Asian	44
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
372 (67.3 %)
Hispanic
75 (13.6 %)
Asian
44 (8.0 %)
White
32 (5.8 %)
Two or More
27 (4.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Henry County
Phone:	(770)898-0107
Website:	http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/hfe
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hickory Flat Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hickory Flat Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	50.6%
Male	273	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)