Hahira Elementary School

Summary:

Hahira Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 807 students in grades PK-5 in Hahira, Georgia, which is part of the Lowndes County School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces state and local averages in academic achievement, ranking among the top 20% of elementary schools in Georgia.

Hahira Elementary School's strong academic performance is evident across multiple metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 63.8% of 3rd graders, 77.2% of 5th graders, and 85% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, respectively, compared to the Lowndes County averages of 46.8%, 62.3%, and 65.6%, and the Georgia state averages of 38.4%, 48.2%, and 41.7%. The school has also maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past four school years, indicating sustained excellence.

Hahira Elementary School's performance is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools. The school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.8, compared to Westside Elementary (14.8) and Dewar Elementary (15.0). Additionally, Hahira Elementary has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (40.52%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Dewar Elementary (49.94%), Pine Grove Elementary (55.87%), and schools in the Valdosta City district (over 90%), suggesting Hahira Elementary may have a more advantaged student population that contributes to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 350 Claudia Dr
       Hahira, GA  31632


(229) 316-8600

District: Lowndes County

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Hahira Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hahira Middle School
High:    Lowndes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  807

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.1%
African American:
14.0%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.5% Help


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Compare Details Hahira Elementary School ranks better than 89.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.47. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lowndes County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowndes County 17th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hahira Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.51 284th 1101 74.2%
2007 78.25 203rd 1125 82.0%
2008 75.43 239th 1134 78.9%
2009 79.04 186th 1133 83.6%
2010 83.95 118th 1183 90.0%
2011 85.38 89th 1212 92.7%
2012 84.25 95th 1201 92.1%
2013 82.89 126th 1225 89.7%
2014 80.32 176th 1231 85.7%
2015 84.56 165th 1240 86.7%
2016 76.96 244th 1233 80.2%
2017 82.07 187th 1205 84.5%
2018 81.23 210th 1209 82.6%
2019 86.17 151st 1234 87.8%
2021 91.50 100th 1214 91.8%
2022 90.08 125th 1244 90.0%
2023 91.05 120th 1242 90.3%
2024 90.47 129th 1248 89.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Hahira 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 651 651
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 648 648
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 657 657
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 684 684
1994 552 116 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1995 642 107 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 758
1996 642 107 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 758
1997 631 99 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 737
1998 702 106 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 822
1999 769 112 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 897
2000 784 124 3 13 2 n/a n/a 0 926
2001 539 88 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2002 471 83 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 471 83 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 501 93 6 20 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 531 92 6 22 0 n/a n/a 13 664
2006 552 105 3 23 0 n/a n/a 22 705
2007 581 105 7 27 0 n/a n/a 27 747
2008 614 113 9 19 0 n/a n/a 30 785
2009 609 96 5 15 1 n/a n/a 25 751
2010 638 97 2 32 0 1 20 0 790
2011 617 88 0 20 0 2 23 0 750
2012 635 79 0 27 1 1 25 0 768
2013 637 110 2 24 0 1 25 0 799
2014 636 114 2 30 0 1 35 0 818
2015 617 105 1 31 1 0 47 0 802
2016 620 103 1 46 3 1 38 0 812
2017 610 95 5 47 4 1 33 0 795
2018 592 97 9 67 3 1 42 0 811
2019 589 93 9 52 1 1 45 0 790
2020 591 98 9 58 1 0 38 0 795
2021 561 110 7 52 2 0 39 0 771
2022 568 118 7 53 4 0 38 0 788
2023 582 113 6 65 3 0 38 0 807

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 Hahira Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 651 37.0 17.5 28.9
1991 648 39.0 16.6 n/a
1992 657 39.6 16.5 29.8
1993 684 40.0 17.1 28.2
1994 673 44.1 15.3 30.5
1995 758 46.0 16.5 27
1996 758 46.0 16.5 27
1997 737 48.0 15.4 32.4
1998 822 53.1 15.5 33
1999 897 59.5 15.1 28.8
2000 926 54.0 17.1 30.6
2001 637 44.1 14.4 36.7
2002 577 43.1 13.4 36.6
2003 577 43.1 13.4 36.6
2004 620 43.0 14.4 32.3
2005 664 45.1 14.7 33.5
2006 705 46.7 15.1 34.6
2007 747 51.7 14.4 36.1
2008 785 53.4 14.7 35.6
2009 751 53.4 14.1 34.3
2010 790 52.8 14.9 37.6
2011 750 50.0 15.0 41.2
2012 768 47.0 16.3 42.1
2013 799 49.0 16.3 45.3
2014 818 49.0 16.6 45.1
2015 802 49.0 16.3 41.9
2016 812 49.0 16.5 41
2017 795 49.1 16.1 44.7
2018 811 48.1 16.8 38.7
2019 790 52.1 15.1 39.1
2020 795 52.2 15.2 41.6
2021 771 51.7 14.9 36.2
2022 788 52.2 15.0 n/a
2023 807 54.4 14.8 40.5

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 Hahira Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 651 37.0 17.5 28.9
1991 648 39.0 16.6 n/a
1992 657 39.6 16.5 29.8
1993 684 40.0 17.1 28.2
1994 673 44.1 15.3 30.5
1995 758 46.0 16.5 27
1996 758 46.0 16.5 27
1997 737 48.0 15.4 32.4
1998 822 53.1 15.5 33
1999 897 59.5 15.1 28.8
2000 926 54.0 17.1 30.6
2001 637 44.1 14.4 36.7
2002 577 43.1 13.4 36.6
2003 577 43.1 13.4 36.6
2004 620 43.0 14.4 32.3
2005 664 45.1 14.7 33.5
2006 705 46.7 15.1 34.6
2007 747 51.7 14.4 36.1
2008 785 53.4 14.7 35.6
2009 751 53.4 14.1 34.3
2010 790 52.8 14.9 37.6
2011 750 50.0 15.0 41.2
2012 768 47.0 16.3 42.1
2013 799 49.0 16.3 45.3
2014 818 49.0 16.6 45.1
2015 802 49.0 16.3 41.9
2016 812 49.0 16.5 41
2017 795 49.1 16.1 44.7
2018 811 48.1 16.8 38.7
2019 790 52.1 15.1 39.1
2020 795 52.2 15.2 41.6
2021 771 51.7 14.9 36.2
2022 788 52.2 15.0 n/a
2023 807 54.4 14.8 40.5

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 Hahira Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $276 (3.6%) $7,422 (96.4%) $7,698
2018 $506 (6.3%) $7,473 (93.7%) $7,979
2019 $561 (6.4%) $8,192 (93.6%) $8,753

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hahira Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 120th of 1242 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hahira Elementary School)58.558.1
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County)49.951.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hahira Elementary School)73.873.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)68.462.3
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hahira Elementary School)53.755.6
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County)55.648.8
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hahira Elementary School)73.275
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)65.963.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hahira Elementary School)63.756.5
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County)4954
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hahira Elementary School)63.771
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)54.257.4
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Hahira Elementary School)66.772.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Lowndes County)5363.9
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students790807
 2.2%
African American93113
 21.5%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic5265
 25%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White589582
 1.2%
Two or More Races4538
 15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%40.5%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hahira Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 807 students attended Hahira Elementary School.

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

Middle : Hahira Middle School
High : Lowndes High School

Students at Hahira Elementary School are 72% White, 14% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Hahira Elementary School ranks 129th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 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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