Heard Elementary School

722 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heard Elementary School, located in Franklin, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the Heard County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering academic growth and character development in students during their early formative years. The school is situated in a rural community setting, which often emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where faculty, staff, and parents work collaboratively to support student achievement and create a welcoming, supportive learning environment.

The curriculum at Heard Elementary is designed to meet state standards while promoting literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Beyond core academics, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives that prioritize student engagement, technology integration, and extracurricular involvement. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and community values, Heard Elementary School aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond, serving as a central pillar for families within the Franklin area.

722

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	583
Hispanic	34
Black	58
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
583 (80.7%)
Black
58 (8.0%)
Two or More
46 (6.4%)
Hispanic
34 (4.7%)
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:	Heard County
Phone:	(706)675-3687
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	722
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 82

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 109