Willis Foreman Elementary School

2413 Willis Foreman Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Willis Foreman Elementary School, located in Hephzibah, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Richmond County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, often integrating community engagement and parental involvement as key pillars of the educational experience.

Situated in the suburban setting of Hephzibah, the school serves as a central hub for the local community. It is committed to inclusivity and equity, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have access to the resources and technology necessary for modern learning. Through dedicated faculty and staff, Willis Foreman Elementary maintains a focus on building strong character and foundational skills, aiming to create a safe, nurturing space where students are encouraged to achieve their full academic potential.

332

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willis Foreman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	17
Black	265
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	3

Black
265 (79.8%)
White
31 (9.3%)
Hispanic
17 (5.1%)
Two or More
16 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Richmond County
Phone:	(706)592-3991
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 42

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Willis Foreman Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Willis Foreman Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	50.6%
Male	164	49.4%

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