Harper Elementary School

hes.tcitys.org

263 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harper Elementary School is a public school located in Thomasville, Georgia, serving as part of the Thomasville City Schools district. Situated on Fletcher Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young students within the local community. As a key component of the city’s educational system, Harper Elementary emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of elementary-aged children.

The school is deeply integrated into the Thomasville City Schools mission, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families, Harper Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success as they transition through the district’s grade levels. The institution serves as a central hub for early childhood learning in the area, dedicated to fostering both intellectual curiosity and character development in its student body.

263

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	4
Black	251
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
251 (95.4%)
White
4 (1.5%)
Hispanic
4 (1.5%)
Two or More
3 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (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:	Thomasville City
Phone:	(229)225-2622
Website:	http://hes.tcitys.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
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 37

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 36