HAGOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hagood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pickens 01 school district, located in Pickens, SC with about 489 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Hagood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hagood Elementary School is a public primary school located in Pickens, South Carolina, and is part of the School District of Pickens County. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It maintains a community-centered environment, striving to foster a supportive atmosphere where students can build the essential literacy and numeracy skills necessary for their future academic success.

Like many schools in the Pickens County district, Hagood Elementary prioritizes the integration of technology in the classroom and encourages active parental and community involvement. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional learning, Hagood aims to prepare its young learners to transition successfully to middle school while creating a welcoming space for families within the Sparks Lane neighborhood.

For more information, contact Hagood Elementary at (864) 397-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.