Heard-Mixon Elementary School

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heard-Mixon Elementary School, located in Covington, Georgia, is a primary educational institution within the Newton County School System. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum areas while fostering social and emotional growth. The school is integrated into the broader Newton County district framework, adhering to state standards and district-wide initiatives designed to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school.

As a community-centered school, Heard-Mixon prioritizes student engagement and maintains a focus on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its official district portal, the school provides access to resources, academic expectations, and information regarding campus activities. By fostering a supportive classroom culture and offering various educational programs, Heard-Mixon aims to create an inclusive environment where students can develop the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.

434

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heard-Mixon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	64
Black	215
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Black
215 (49.5%)
White
133 (30.6%)
Hispanic
64 (14.7%)
Two or More
20 (4.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Newton County
Phone:	(770)784-2980
Website:	http://newtoncountyschools.org/heard_mixon
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 71