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Hartwell Elementary School

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Hartwell Elementary School ranks 636 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

636^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Hartwell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 565 students in grades PK-5 in Hartwell, Georgia, which is part of the Hart County School District. While the district is ranked 64 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating, Hartwell Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests across grades 3-5.

Notably, Hartwell Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching almost 79% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the nearby North Hart Elementary (70.43%) and South Hart Elementary (76.94%) schools. Despite spending more per student ($10,339 in 2018-2019) than these nearby schools, Hartwell Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, ranging from 440 out of 1,205 schools in 2016-2017 to 860 out of 1,242 schools in 2022-2023.

These findings suggest that Hartwell Elementary faces unique challenges that are not present at the other elementary schools in the Hart County district, such as addressing socioeconomic factors and providing additional support and resources for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Addressing these issues will be crucial to improving the school's academic outcomes and providing equitable opportunities for its students.

566

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,415

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

147 S College Ave
Hartwell, GA 30643

(706) 376-4425

District: Hart County

Students who attend Hartwell Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.9%

African American:

35.0%

Two or more races:

11.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 31st percentile in 2023 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 49th (2025) from a 31st-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (37% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Science scores 10 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg47%

Georgia avg42%

636^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the Hart County

64^th of 206Hart County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	44.2	636 of 1238	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.6	617 of 1248	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	28.6	860 of 1242	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.3	754 of 1244	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.3	701 of 1214	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.4	620 of 1234	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.0	493 of 1209	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.7	440 of 1205	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.3	444 of 1233	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.5	388 of 1240	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.2	567 of 1231	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.4	712 of 1225	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	51.0	715 of 1201	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	30.8	960 of 1212	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	46.1	755 of 1183	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	40.3	776 of 1133	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	37.3	793 of 1134	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	39.7	769 of 1125	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	45.7	691 of 1101	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics42%-4 vs state

English Language Arts34%-5 vs state

Science33%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	566	39	14.5	100.0%	260 (45.9%)	198 (35.0%)	32 (5.7%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (11.3%)	44.2	636^th of 1238 public elementary schools	48.6%		45.6	617^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.6%	19	31.6	36.3	34.5	41.1	55.0	29.9	33.3	$13,415	$836	$12,579
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	608	41	14.8	100.0%	348 (57.2%)	121 (19.9%)	91 (15.0%)	20 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.4%)	58.4	458^th of 1238 public elementary schools	63.0%		56.8	482^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	61.4%	24	27.4	40.2	49.4	43.8	61.5	50.6	42.5	$13,029	$871	$12,158
North Hart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	124 Ankerich Rd	Bowersville	30516	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 856-7369	666	44	15.1	96.5%	488 (73.3%)	47 (7.1%)	83 (12.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.5%)	82.5	209^th of 1238 public elementary schools	83.1%		65.1	398^th of 1248 public elementary schools	68.1%	189	49.4	47.4	58.7	74.4	67.5	57.6	59.8	$12,726	$893	$11,833
Lavonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	818 Hartwell Rd	Lavonia	30553	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 356-8209	575	42	13.7	100.0%	359 (62.4%)	80 (13.9%)	93 (16.2%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.1%)	39.6	690^th of 1238 public elementary schools	44.3%		51.7	545^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.3%	145	24.2	30.0	36.2	32.3	42.2	39.4	41.5	$12,678	$653	$12,025
Royston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	660 College St	Royston	30662	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 245-9252	517	38	13.7	100.0%	347 (67.1%)	72 (13.9%)	43 (8.3%)	17 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.0%)	51	550^th of 1238 public elementary schools	55.6%		69	357^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.4%	193	30.4	33.3	43.8	40.2	45.7	42.5	50.0	$13,079	$807	$12,272
Carnesville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11555 Highway 59	Carnesville	30521	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 384-7326	637	55	11.6	100.0%	508 (79.7%)	28 (4.4%)	53 (8.3%)	17 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.7%)	57.9	465^th of 1238 public elementary schools	62.4%		63.7	417^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.6%	48	40.0	39.3	47.1	46.7	44.6	40.2	50.0	$15,132	$1,194	$13,938
Elbert County Primary School	Public	K-2	1088 Ruckersville Road	Elberton	30635	Elbert County	Elbert County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 213-4700	647	52	12.5	100.0%	296 (45.7%)	219 (33.8%)	78 (12.1%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.8%)								(n/a)								$14,685	$1,928	$12,757
Elbert County Elementary School	Public	3-5	1150 Athens Tech Rd	Elberton	30635	Elbert County	Elbert County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 213-4600	633	46	13.6	100.0%	300 (47.4%)	217 (34.3%)	73 (11.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.8%)	50.2	561^st of 1238 public elementary schools	54.7%		50.1	564^th of 1248 public elementary schools	54.8%	3	25.4	32.8	40.6	46.5	56.6	36.1	46.0	$13,763	$1,874	$11,889

Frequently Asked Questions about Hartwell Elementary School

How many students attend Hartwell Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 566 students attended Hartwell Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hartwell Elementary School?

Students at Hartwell Elementary School are 46% White, 35% African American, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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

Is Hartwell Elementary School a good school?

Hartwell Elementary School ranks 636^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Hartwell Elementary School in?

Hart County

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