Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Elementary School

www.hilliardschools.org

505 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Elementary School, located in Hilliard, Ohio, serves as a specialized transitional campus dedicated exclusively to sixth-grade students within the Hilliard City School District. By focusing entirely on this single grade level, the school creates a unique educational environment that bridges the gap between the elementary experience and the more departmentalized structure of the middle school years. This "bridge" approach allows faculty to focus on the specific social, emotional, and academic developmental needs of pre-adolescent students as they gain independence and adjust to increased rigor.

The school emphasizes a collaborative culture that encourages student engagement through a mix of core academic subjects and elective opportunities. As part of the larger Hilliard City Schools network, Tharp utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards while fostering a community-centered atmosphere. Through its targeted programming and dedicated staff, the school aims to provide a supportive transition, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges and expectations they will encounter in secondary education.

505

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	57
Black	29
Asian	26
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

White
366 (72.5 %)
Hispanic
57 (11.3 %)
Black
29 (5.7 %)
Asian
26 (5.1 %)
Two or More
25 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hilliard City
Phone:	(614)921-6900
Website:	http://www.hilliardschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 398