Summary:
Hartsfield, Georgia, is served by a single public elementary school, Hamilton Elementary School, which is part of the Colquitt County school district and educates students in grades PK through 5.
Hamilton Elementary School is a standout performer, earning a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide for 2025-2026. The school’s greatest strength is science, where 5th-grade proficiency reached 72.8%—more than 28 percentage points above the state average. Mathematics performance is also strong, with all grade levels outpacing both district and state averages, though scores do decline from 3rd to 5th grade. The school maintains an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.2%, less than half the state average, and benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. With per-student spending of $18,861 and 60% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school achieves impressive results despite serving a population with notable socioeconomic need.
Year-over-year data shows significant improvement in 5th-grade science (up 19.9 points) and math (up 10.5 points), though 3rd-grade math declined by 12.7 points. English Language Arts (ELA) scores from the current year are not yet available; the most recent data from 2024-2025 shows the school outperforming its district at every grade level but falling slightly below the state average in 5th grade. Overall, Hamilton Elementary School is a high-quality, improving school that consistently exceeds regional benchmarks, with particular excellence in science and strong community engagement reflected in its attendance rates.
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