Hickory Flat Elementary School

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560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hickory Flat Elementary School is a public school located in McDonough, Georgia, serving as part of the Henry County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of empowering students, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. The school fosters a supportive learning environment where educators and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure that students are prepared for future success in a rapidly evolving world.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and places a high value on building strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. By offering a diverse range of instructional programs and extracurricular activities, Hickory Flat Elementary aims to nurture the social-emotional growth of its students alongside their academic progress. With a focus on innovative teaching strategies and inclusive practices, the school strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and productive environment that encourages all children to reach their full potential.

560

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory Flat Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	57
Black	418
Asian	29
Two or More	30
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
418 (74.6%)
Hispanic
57 (10.2%)
Two or More
30 (5.4%)
Asian
29 (5.2%)
White
21 (3.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Henry County
Phone:	(770)898-0107
Website:	http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/hfe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 1

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hickory Flat Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hickory Flat Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	48.4%
Male	289	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)