William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School

205 Brown Industrial Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114

1,119 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William G. Hasty, Sr. Elementary School, located in Canton, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Cherokee County School District. Named in honor of William G. Hasty, Sr., a long-time advocate for local education, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school is known for its focus on community engagement and the use of modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and excellence, Hasty Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for middle school success while encouraging them to be active, responsible members of their community. With its proximity to the Brown Industrial Parkway, the school maintains strong ties to the surrounding Canton area, often partnering with local organizations to enhance the overall student experience.

1,119

Total Students

98.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	718
Black	90
Asian	7
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Hispanic
718 (64.2%)
White
268 (23.9%)
Black
90 (8.0%)
Two or More
35 (3.1%)
Asian
7 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Cherokee County
Phone:	(770)721-6555
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	786
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 89

Kindergarten 180

Grade 1 164

Grade 2 188

Grade 3 183

Grade 4 153

Grade 5 162

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	89
Kindergarten	180
Grade 1	164
Grade 2	188
Grade 3	183
Grade 4	153
Grade 5	162

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	524	46.8%
Male	595	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)