Lewis Elementary School

Hancock County
11145 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
293 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Lewis Elementary School is a public school located in Sparta, Georgia, serving as part of the Hancock County School District. As the primary educational institution for younger students in the area, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience tailored to the needs of the local community. It operates under the mission of the Hancock County School System, which emphasizes student achievement, personal development, and preparing children for success in higher grade levels.

The school’s physical location on Highway 15 places it at the heart of the rural Hancock County region. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding district-wide initiatives, academic calendars, and school policies. As a key component of the county's educational infrastructure, Lewis Elementary works to foster a supportive learning environment while addressing the specific challenges and opportunities inherent in the local school district.
293
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    270 (92.2%)
  • White
    11 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.1%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Hancock County
Phone: (706)444-7028
Website: http://www.hancock.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 279
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 36
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 36
Gender Ratio