Hartwell Elementary School

Q: Is Hartwell Elementary School a good school?

Hartwell Elementary School ranks 617 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hartwell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Hartwell, Georgia, with 559 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9. The school is part of the Hart County School District, which is ranked 73 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Hartwell Elementary spends more per student ($10,339 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby North Hart Elementary ($9,592) and South Hart Elementary ($9,780) schools, its test scores are generally lower than the Hart County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27% of 3rd graders at Hartwell Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 35.6% in Hart County and 38.4% statewide. Additionally, Hartwell Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.28% to 70.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby North Hart (56.86%) and South Hart (63.5%) schools.

Interestingly, the nearby Carnesville Elementary and Lavonia Elementary schools, which are part of the Franklin County district, generally outperform Hartwell Elementary on test scores, despite having similar or lower free/reduced lunch rates (around 60-70%). This suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the performance differences between these schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

147 S College Ave
Hartwell, GA 30643

(706) 376-4425

District: Hart County

SchoolDigger Rank:
617^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,339

Students who attend Hartwell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hart County Middle School
High:	Hart County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 565

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.2%

African American:

33.6%

Two or more races:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hartwell Elementary School ranks better than 50.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Hart County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Hartwell Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hart County School District. Racial makeup is: White (49.2%), African American (33.6%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hart County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hartwell Elementary School is 14.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Hart County School District! (See more...)

Compare Hartwell Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hartwell Elementary School is $10,339, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Hart County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hart County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hart County 73^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hartwell Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	45.66	691^st	1101	37.2%
2007	39.66	769^th	1125	31.6%
2008	37.27	793^rd	1134	30.1%
2009	40.26	776^th	1133	31.5%
2010	46.10	755^th	1183	36.2%
2011	30.78	960^th	1212	20.8%
2012	51.01	715^th	1201	40.5%
2013	52.42	712^th	1225	41.9%
2014	61.25	567^th	1231	53.9%
2015	62.54	388^th	1240	68.7%
2016	59.35	444^th	1233	64.0%
2017	58.67	440^th	1205	63.5%
2018	55.02	493^rd	1209	59.2%
2019	47.37	620^th	1234	49.8%
2021	38.29	701^st	1214	42.3%
2022	36.34	754^th	1244	39.4%
2023	28.55	860^th	1242	30.8%
2024	45.58	617^th	1248	50.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hartwell 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	600	600
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	597	597
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	527	527
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	570	570
1994	319	247	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	568
1995	323	228	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
1996	323	228	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
1997	329	220	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
1998	291	263	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
1999	269	271	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
2000	266	250	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	519
2001	277	254	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2002	227	218	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
2003	227	218	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
2004	242	192	9	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
2005	240	199	10	15	0	n/a	n/a	29	493
2006	268	184	9	17	0	n/a	n/a	30	508
2007	264	190	8	24	0	n/a	n/a	25	511
2008	255	195	7	23	0	n/a	n/a	38	518
2009	271	192	6	19	1	n/a	n/a	47	536
2010	269	196	7	31	4	0	30	0	537
2011	288	189	8	32	3	0	22	0	542
2012	299	175	8	34	2	0	17	0	535
2013	318	208	10	27	1	1	22	0	587
2014	308	187	9	27	0	0	29	0	560
2015	302	197	7	26	1	0	28	0	561
2016	319	192	6	21	0	1	28	0	567
2017	275	192	5	24	0	2	26	0	524
2018	264	226	5	26	0	0	29	0	550
2019	244	214	5	18	0	0	31	0	512
2020	253	211	10	19	0	0	36	0	529
2021	229	199	9	22	0	0	37	0	496
2022	246	189	12	26	0	0	43	0	516
2023	272	193	15	33	0	0	46	0	559
2024	278	190	12	28	1	0	56	0	565

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 Hartwell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	600	40.0	15.0	38.2
1991	597	39.0	15.3	40.9
1992	527	42.0	12.5	53.5
1993	570	38.0	15.0	46.1
1994	568	45.4	12.5	48.8
1995	552	45.0	12.3	48.2
1996	552	45.0	12.3	48.2
1997	551	43.7	12.6	55.5
1998	557	45.3	12.3	60.3
1999	543	44.5	12.2	58.4
2000	519	45.2	11.5	53.8
2001	539	43.6	12.4	57.1
2002	463	35.8	12.9	58.3
2003	463	35.8	12.9	58.3
2004	460	32.2	14.3	58.5
2005	493	39.0	12.6	59.9
2006	508	40.1	12.7	61.9
2007	511	39.1	13.1	63.6
2008	518	40.1	12.9	63.8
2009	536	44.6	12.0	66.7
2010	537	42.0	12.7	63.7
2011	542	38.1	14.2	67.2
2012	535	37.1	14.4	65.2
2013	587	38.4	15.2	66.3
2014	560	39.7	14.1	66.1
2015	561	38.0	14.7	64.2
2016	567	39.0	14.5	61.4
2017	524	37.3	14.0	62.4
2018	550	35.0	15.7	68
2019	512	34.5	14.8	68.6
2020	529	34.6	15.2	69.9
2021	496	36.2	13.7	60.3
2022	516	35.0	14.7	n/a
2023	559	37.5	14.9	70.3
2024	565	39.0	14.4	78.9

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 Hartwell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	600	40.0	15.0	38.2
1991	597	39.0	15.3	40.9
1992	527	42.0	12.5	53.5
1993	570	38.0	15.0	46.1
1994	568	45.4	12.5	48.8
1995	552	45.0	12.3	48.2
1996	552	45.0	12.3	48.2
1997	551	43.7	12.6	55.5
1998	557	45.3	12.3	60.3
1999	543	44.5	12.2	58.4
2000	519	45.2	11.5	53.8
2001	539	43.6	12.4	57.1
2002	463	35.8	12.9	58.3
2003	463	35.8	12.9	58.3
2004	460	32.2	14.3	58.5
2005	493	39.0	12.6	59.9
2006	508	40.1	12.7	61.9
2007	511	39.1	13.1	63.6
2008	518	40.1	12.9	63.8
2009	536	44.6	12.0	66.7
2010	537	42.0	12.7	63.7
2011	542	38.1	14.2	67.2
2012	535	37.1	14.4	65.2
2013	587	38.4	15.2	66.3
2014	560	39.7	14.1	66.1
2015	561	38.0	14.7	64.2
2016	567	39.0	14.5	61.4
2017	524	37.3	14.0	62.4
2018	550	35.0	15.7	68
2019	512	34.5	14.8	68.6
2020	529	34.6	15.2	69.9
2021	496	36.2	13.7	60.3
2022	516	35.0	14.7	n/a
2023	559	37.5	14.9	70.3
2024	565	39.0	14.4	78.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hartwell Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$799 (8.3%)	$8,827 (91.7%)	$9,626
2018	$729 (7.9%)	$8,551 (92.1%)	$9,280
2019	$788 (7.6%)	$9,551 (92.4%)	$10,339

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hartwell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 620^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 860^th of 1242 Elementary schools	19%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hartwell Elementary School)	36.8	19.1	17.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hart County)	36.9	32.9	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hartwell Elementary School)	44.2	21.3	22.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hart County)	45.7	43.1	2.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hartwell Elementary School)	34.5	32.3	2.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hart County)	41.8	36.3	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hartwell Elementary School)	40	46.8	6.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hart County)	44.7	50.8	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hartwell Elementary School)	41.3	32.4	8.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hart County)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hartwell Elementary School)	41.3	14.1	27.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hart County)	36.3	31.2	5.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Hartwell Elementary School)	50.7	21.1	29.6%
5th Grade Science (Hart County)	47.9	38.2	9.7%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	512	559	9.2%
African American	214	193	9.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	15	200%
Hispanic	18	33	83.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	244	272	11.5%
Two or More Races	31	46	48.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.6%	70.3%	1.7%

Schools Near Hartwell Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hartwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	147 S College Ave	Hartwell	30643	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 376-4425	565	39	14.4	78.9%	278 (49.2%)	190 (33.6%)	28 (5.0%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.9%)	45.6	617^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.6%		28.6	860^th of 1242 public elementary schools	30.8%	243	27.0	37.2	45.8	28.4	43.0	34.7	48.6	$10,339	$788	$9,551
South Hart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	121 E & M Dairy Rd	Hartwell	30643	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 856-7383	581	39	14.9	76.9%	325 (55.9%)	127 (21.9%)	79 (13.6%)	18 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.3%)	56.8	482^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	61.4%		69.5	341^st of 1242 public elementary schools	72.5%	141	36.3	36.6	60.2	41.8	68.3	34.1	35.2	$9,780	$686	$9,094
North Hart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	124 Ankerich Rd	Bowersville	30516	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 856-7369	690	46	15.0	70.4%	524 (75.9%)	50 (7.2%)	73 (10.6%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.4%)	65.1	398^th of 1248 public elementary schools	68.1%		56.8	493^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	60.3%	95	40.5	45.9	43.9	66.4	67.3	39.5	42.1	$9,592	$654	$8,938
Lavonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	818 Hartwell Rd	Lavonia	30553	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 356-8209	543	42	12.8	74.4%	346 (63.7%)	78 (14.4%)	74 (13.6%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.6%)	51.7	545^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.3%		55.1	507^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.2%	38	26.4	38.1	47.5	32.2	64.3	37.6	44.6	$9,982	$714	$9,267
Royston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	660 College St	Royston	30662	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 245-9252	514	38	13.7	77.0%	340 (66.1%)	84 (16.3%)	39 (7.6%)	16 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.4%)	69	357^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.4%		77.8	254^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.5%	103	35.2	42.0	48.6	50.6	59.3	77.0	58.1	$10,685	$659	$10,026
Carnesville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11555 Highway 59	Carnesville	30521	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 384-7326	665	53	12.5	68.6%	541 (81.4%)	28 (4.2%)	50 (7.5%)	17 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.2%)	63.7	417^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.6%		71.6	319^th of 1242 public elementary schools	74.3%	98	40.2	38.3	54.7	49.1	51.4	55.7	43.4	$12,130	$778	$11,352
Elbert County Elementary School	Public	3-5	1150 Athens Tech Rd	Elberton	30635	Elbert County	Elbert County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 213-4600	655	46	14.2	76.5%	329 (50.2%)	220 (33.6%)	60 (9.2%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.5%)	50.1	564^th of 1248 public elementary schools	54.8%		42.4	650^th of 1242 public elementary schools	47.7%	86	42.7	31.2	40.4	62.4	50.7	26.9	30.8	$9,544	$1,078	$8,466
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center	Public	PK	373 Campbell St	Elberton	30635	Elbert County	Elbert County	No	No	No	No	(706) 213-4400	159	10	15.9	100.0%	59 (37.1%)	73 (45.9%)	18 (11.3%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Elbert County Primary School	Public	K-2	1088 Ruckersville Road	Elberton	30635	Elbert County	Elbert County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 213-4700	663	50	13.2	79.9%	303 (45.7%)	233 (35.1%)	80 (12.1%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.7%)								(n/a)								$11,142	$1,121	$10,021

Frequently Asked Questions about Hartwell Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Hartwell Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Hart County Middle School
High : Hart County High School

What is the racial makeup of Hartwell Elementary School?

Students at Hartwell Elementary School are 49% White, 34% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is Hartwell Elementary School a good school?

Hartwell Elementary School ranks 617^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Hartwell Elementary School in?

Hart County

How many students attend Hartwell Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 565 students attended Hartwell Elementary School.

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