South Hart Elementary School

Summary:

South Hart Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 548 students in grades PK-5 in Hartwell, Georgia, which is part of the Hart County School District. The school generally performs better than the county and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in 5th grade English Language Arts and 4th grade Mathematics.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Hart County district, South Hart Elementary outperforms its peers, with 60.2% of 5th graders proficient in ELA compared to 45.8% at Hartwell Elementary and 43.9% at North Hart Elementary. However, when compared to schools in the neighboring Madison County and Franklin County districts, South Hart's performance is more mixed, with some higher-performing schools like Danielsville Elementary and Royston Elementary outpacing it in areas like Math and Science.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at South Hart Elementary, ranging from 56.18% to 63.5% over the past few years, suggests that the school serves a more economically disadvantaged population compared to some nearby schools. This may be a factor in the school's performance, as research has shown a correlation between poverty and academic achievement. However, the school has seen its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating improve over the past decade, indicating that it is making progress and moving in the right direction.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 121 E & M Dairy Rd
       Hartwell, GA  30643


(706) 856-7383

District: Hart County

SchoolDigger Rank:
482nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend South Hart Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.8%
African American:
20.6%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Compare Details South Hart Elementary School ranks better than 61.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.81. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hart County:

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


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Rank History for South Hart Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.33 710th 1101 35.5%
2007 39.32 775th 1125 31.1%
2008 42.03 738th 1134 34.9%
2009 43.40 735th 1133 35.1%
2010 62.08 508th 1183 57.1%
2011 56.04 633rd 1212 47.8%
2012 48.03 752nd 1201 37.4%
2013 55.40 663rd 1225 45.9%
2014 46.32 797th 1231 35.3%
2015 37.86 761st 1240 38.6%
2016 46.45 623rd 1233 49.5%
2017 35.39 781st 1205 35.2%
2018 43.00 667th 1209 44.8%
2019 48.62 602nd 1234 51.2%
2021 53.74 513th 1214 57.7%
2022 68.16 359th 1244 71.1%
2023 69.53 341st 1242 72.5%
2024 56.81 482nd 1248 61.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

South Hart Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 5, 2017

Open Quote My children have attended South Hart for the last 5 years, I now have 3 children enrolled there (4th, 3rd, and PK). The staff is excellent, the Principal is top notch, and faculty are very professional. I love our school. If others speak badly of the school, it isn't the school that is the problem, it is the person speaking badly of the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Hart Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 344 183 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2003 344 183 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2004 363 187 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2005 333 165 0 9 0 n/a n/a 11 518
2006 359 161 4 17 0 n/a n/a 12 553
2007 358 168 6 15 0 n/a n/a 14 561
2008 326 153 10 16 0 n/a n/a 13 518
2009 310 153 11 16 0 n/a n/a 19 509
2010 302 150 10 17 2 0 10 0 491
2011 326 164 8 28 2 0 8 0 536
2012 325 159 5 31 3 0 10 0 533
2013 324 149 4 38 2 0 15 0 532
2014 332 154 4 44 1 0 16 0 551
2015 370 136 4 37 0 0 14 0 561
2016 332 139 7 62 0 0 22 0 562
2017 329 131 11 54 0 0 22 0 547
2018 356 119 14 52 0 0 18 0 559
2019 372 120 17 57 0 0 24 0 590
2020 336 106 18 47 0 0 26 0 533
2021 317 111 14 51 0 2 23 0 518
2022 332 117 18 60 0 2 26 0 555
2023 322 113 19 67 0 2 25 0 548

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 South Hart Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 552 38.1 14.5 58.5
2003 552 38.1 14.5 58.5
2004 570 33.6 17.0 59.1
2005 518 41.9 12.4 58.8
2006 553 41.9 13.2 59.7
2007 561 43.5 12.9 64.2
2008 518 42.9 12.1 66.3
2009 509 41.3 12.3 71
2010 491 38.7 12.6 69.9
2011 536 38.0 14.1 68.7
2012 533 37.8 14.1 73.2
2013 532 36.5 14.5 73.5
2014 551 35.7 15.4 74
2015 561 38.0 14.7 71.8
2016 562 38.0 14.7 71
2017 547 36.4 15.0 70.4
2018 559 37.1 15.0 68.9
2019 590 38.0 15.5 63.6
2020 533 37.0 14.4 64
2021 518 36.7 14.1 56.2
2022 555 35.9 15.4 n/a
2023 548 36.8 14.8 63.5

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 South Hart Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 552 38.1 14.5 58.5
2003 552 38.1 14.5 58.5
2004 570 33.6 17.0 59.1
2005 518 41.9 12.4 58.8
2006 553 41.9 13.2 59.7
2007 561 43.5 12.9 64.2
2008 518 42.9 12.1 66.3
2009 509 41.3 12.3 71
2010 491 38.7 12.6 69.9
2011 536 38.0 14.1 68.7
2012 533 37.8 14.1 73.2
2013 532 36.5 14.5 73.5
2014 551 35.7 15.4 74
2015 561 38.0 14.7 71.8
2016 562 38.0 14.7 71
2017 547 36.4 15.0 70.4
2018 559 37.1 15.0 68.9
2019 590 38.0 15.5 63.6
2020 533 37.0 14.4 64
2021 518 36.7 14.1 56.2
2022 555 35.9 15.4 n/a
2023 548 36.8 14.8 63.5

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 South Hart Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $940 (9.7%) $8,704 (90.3%) $9,644
2018 $748 (7.5%) $9,194 (92.5%) $9,943
2019 $686 (7.0%) $9,094 (93.0%) $9,780

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Hart Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 602nd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 341st of 1242 Elementary schools
 21.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Hart Elementary School)27.542.9
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hart County)36.932.9
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Hart Elementary School)37.446.8
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hart County)45.743.1
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Hart Elementary School)37.640.9
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hart County)41.836.3
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Hart Elementary School)41.259.1
 17.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hart County)44.750.8
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Hart Elementary School)54.151.8
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hart County)45.342
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Hart Elementary School)34.944.7
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hart County)36.331.2
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (South Hart Elementary School)4551.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Hart County)47.938.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students590548
 7.1%
African American120113
 5.8%
American Indian00
Asian1719
 11.8%
Hispanic5767
 17.5%
Pacific Islander02
White372322
 13.4%
Two or More Races2425
 4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.6%63.5%
 0.1%


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Students at South Hart Elementary School are 59% White, 21% African American, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend South Hart Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended South Hart Elementary School.

South Hart Elementary School ranks 482nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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