Tunnel Hill Elementary School

whitfield.k12.ga.us

310 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tunnel Hill Elementary School is a public school located in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, serving as part of the Whitfield County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its students. It places a strong emphasis on foundational education, utilizing the district’s curriculum to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging community involvement and school pride.

The school is dedicated to creating a positive campus culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through personalized instruction and enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core values and effective communication with parents, Tunnel Hill Elementary strives to build a strong partnership between home and school. Its location in the heart of the community serves as a local hub for education, where dedicated faculty and staff work to ensure every student feels safe, valued, and challenged.

310

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tunnel Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	50
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	12

White
237 (76.5 %)
Hispanic
50 (16.1 %)
Two or More
12 (3.9 %)
Black
10 (3.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)673-4550
Website:	http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 50