Park Elementary School

Summary:

Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hamilton, Georgia, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 560 students. The school is part of the Harris County School District, which is ranked 19th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Elementary School's academic performance has been mixed compared to the Harris County and Georgia averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades were below the county and state averages. However, the school's performance has shown some improvement over the years, with its 4-star rating in 2021-2022 being the highest in the past 10 years. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.89% to 57.26% in recent years, which is higher than the nearby Pine Ridge Elementary and New Mountain Hill Elementary schools in the Harris County district.

Interestingly, the schools in the neighboring Muscogee County district, such as Double Churches Elementary and Eagle Ridge Academy, have generally lower academic performance compared to Park Elementary School, with lower proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessment. However, these Muscogee County schools also have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may be a factor in their lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 13185 US Highway 27 N
       Hamilton, GA  31811


(706) 628-4997

District: Harris County

SchoolDigger Rank:
501st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Creekside School
    Harris County Carver Middle School
High:    Harris County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.9%
African American:
23.0%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.9% Help


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Compare Details Park Elementary School ranks better than 59.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.34. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Park Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Harris County:

SchoolDigger ranks Harris County 19th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.89 636th 1101 42.2%
2007 64.66 419th 1125 62.8%
2008 54.04 596th 1134 47.4%
2009 71.49 312th 1133 72.5%
2010 72.02 326th 1183 72.4%
2011 52.14 687th 1212 43.3%
2012 43.01 817th 1201 32.0%
2013 51.54 726th 1225 40.7%
2014 61.12 571st 1231 53.6%
2015 39.31 740th 1240 40.3%
2016 39.67 732nd 1233 40.6%
2017 42.64 664th 1205 44.9%
2018 39.80 708th 1209 41.4%
2019 59.00 472nd 1234 61.8%
2021 52.17 531st 1214 56.3%
2022 71.37 331st 1244 73.4%
2023 65.00 396th 1242 68.1%
2024 55.34 501st 1248 59.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Open Quote My son has been at Park for 5 years now and I don't care what those test scores say - Park is an excellent school with amazing, loving, caring teachers and a top notch education. My son has had access to hands on learning, technology in every classroom, innovative teaching methods, ability to demonstrate his creativity, and encouraged at every corner to exceed in everything he does. We love Park and I would recommend this school to ANYONE! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 508 508
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 575 575
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 580 580
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 589 589
1994 368 266 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1995 440 301 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 744
1996 440 301 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 744
1997 460 295 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 759
1998 495 311 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 814
1999 380 248 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2000 372 235 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2001 332 246 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2002 362 219 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2003 362 219 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2004 352 209 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2005 347 177 0 10 0 n/a n/a 19 553
2006 343 183 1 15 0 n/a n/a 14 556
2007 331 181 1 11 0 n/a n/a 15 539
2008 348 165 1 16 0 n/a n/a 15 545
2009 351 151 2 13 0 n/a n/a 17 534
2010 296 122 1 11 0 0 17 0 447
2011 314 127 1 10 0 0 21 0 473
2012 302 151 3 13 0 0 18 0 487
2013 293 153 2 9 0 0 19 0 476
2014 277 162 3 12 0 0 26 0 480
2015 296 162 0 24 1 0 21 0 504
2016 300 156 0 21 2 0 15 0 494
2017 320 136 0 21 3 0 23 0 503
2018 298 152 0 21 2 0 22 0 495
2019 307 154 0 27 2 0 36 0 526
2020 314 135 1 22 2 1 40 0 515
2021 309 127 1 24 0 0 42 0 503
2022 353 112 3 30 3 0 35 0 536
2023 352 129 1 38 3 0 37 0 560

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 508 30.0 16.9 37
1991 575 31.0 18.5 42.3
1992 580 34.5 16.8 47.1
1993 589 32.0 18.4 48
1994 634 44.7 14.2 50
1995 744 50.0 14.9 52
1996 744 50.0 14.9 52
1997 759 50.7 15.0 51.5
1998 814 51.9 15.7 57.2
1999 635 40.2 15.8 54.8
2000 608 42.0 14.5 61
2001 581 41.0 14.2 62.8
2002 590 44.0 13.4 60.5
2003 590 44.0 13.4 60.5
2004 567 42.3 13.4 58.9
2005 553 42.3 13.1 54.7
2006 556 41.6 13.4 55.2
2007 539 39.7 13.6 58.6
2008 545 41.0 13.3 60.6
2009 534 40.5 13.2 54.9
2010 447 32.0 13.9 56.6
2011 473 34.3 13.7 56.4
2012 487 32.3 15.0 57.9
2013 476 36.3 13.1 66.4
2014 480 36.8 13.0 62.7
2015 504 36.0 14.0 64.5
2016 494 37.0 13.3 64.8
2017 503 37.8 13.3 61.6
2018 495 38.8 12.7 63.4
2019 526 40.8 12.8 57.2
2020 515 40.5 12.7 55.5
2021 503 37.0 13.5 57.3
2022 536 43.6 12.2 n/a
2023 560 42.5 13.1 55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 508 30.0 16.9 37
1991 575 31.0 18.5 42.3
1992 580 34.5 16.8 47.1
1993 589 32.0 18.4 48
1994 634 44.7 14.2 50
1995 744 50.0 14.9 52
1996 744 50.0 14.9 52
1997 759 50.7 15.0 51.5
1998 814 51.9 15.7 57.2
1999 635 40.2 15.8 54.8
2000 608 42.0 14.5 61
2001 581 41.0 14.2 62.8
2002 590 44.0 13.4 60.5
2003 590 44.0 13.4 60.5
2004 567 42.3 13.4 58.9
2005 553 42.3 13.1 54.7
2006 556 41.6 13.4 55.2
2007 539 39.7 13.6 58.6
2008 545 41.0 13.3 60.6
2009 534 40.5 13.2 54.9
2010 447 32.0 13.9 56.6
2011 473 34.3 13.7 56.4
2012 487 32.3 15.0 57.9
2013 476 36.3 13.1 66.4
2014 480 36.8 13.0 62.7
2015 504 36.0 14.0 64.5
2016 494 37.0 13.3 64.8
2017 503 37.8 13.3 61.6
2018 495 38.8 12.7 63.4
2019 526 40.8 12.8 57.2
2020 515 40.5 12.7 55.5
2021 503 37.0 13.5 57.3
2022 536 43.6 12.2 n/a
2023 560 42.5 13.1 55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,289 (11.5%) $9,924 (88.5%) $11,213
2018 $1,063 (8.9%) $10,946 (91.1%) $12,009
2019 $1,005 (8.0%) $11,538 (92.0%) $12,543

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 472nd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 396th of 1242 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)55.743.8
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harris County)59.746.9
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary School)53.236
 17.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harris County)59.447.7
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)42.650
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harris County)45.143
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary School)45.760.3
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harris County)53.660.2
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students526560
 6.5%
African American154129
 16.2%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic2738
 40.7%
Pacific Islander00
White307352
 14.7%
Two or More Races3637
 2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.2%55.9%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Park Elementary School

Students who attend Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creekside School
Middle : Harris County Carver Middle School
High : Harris County High School

Park Elementary School ranks 501st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Park Elementary School.

Students at Park Elementary School are 63% White, 23% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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