HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

205 MEADOW RIDGE DR
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312

www.leonschools.net/hawksrise

752 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hawks Rise Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the Killearn Lakes neighborhood of Tallahassee, Florida. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Leon County School District and is consistently recognized for its academic excellence. It fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes strong foundational education, character development, and active parental involvement, which has helped it maintain a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the region.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Hawks Rise is known for its vibrant school community and commitment to the "Hawks Rise Way," which encourages students to demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and kindness. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and modern instructional resources designed to engage diverse learners. With its strong connection to the local community and a dedicated teaching staff, Hawks Rise remains a preferred choice for families in the Tallahassee area seeking a rigorous and nurturing primary education.

752

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	77
Black	79
Asian	126
Two or More	59

White
411 (54.7%)
Asian
126 (16.8%)
Black
79 (10.5%)
Hispanic
77 (10.2%)
Two or More
59 (7.8%)

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:	LEON
Phone:	(850)487-4733
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/hawksrise
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 10

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	10
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	128
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	150
Grade 4	139
Grade 5	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	373	49.6%
Male	379	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)