Serving 1,119 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William G. Hasty Sr. Elementary School serves the northeast part of Canton, GA, covering an area of approximately 14 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School's student population of 1,119 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1138 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
64%
20%
Black
8%
36%
White
24%
34%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School's ranking?
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School is ranked #1138 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School often compared to?
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R. M. Moore Elementary School, Johnston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School?
1,119 students attend William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School?
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School offer ?
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School part of?
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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