During the 2024-25 school year, Park Elementary School had 36 Hispanic students enrolled—an increase of 24.1% compared with the prior year—state data from the Georgia Department of Education shows.
Total enrollment at Park Elementary School reached 519 students in 2024-25. Hispanic students represented 7% of the population, making them the third-largest student group.
The school operates under the Harris County School District, which is headquartered in Hamilton.
Of the seven schools in Harris County School District, Harris County High School had the most Hispanic enrollees in 2024-25, with 119 students.
Figures from the National Center for Education Statistics report public school students in Georgia were about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, the Georgia Department of Education initiated a statewide approach featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public outreach, and focused support for districts with the greatest need to encourage daily attendance.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers revised school attendance policies, prohibiting expulsions based solely on absenteeism. Additional reporting requirements were introduced, matching strategies that guide students to diplomas through alternative routes.
Georgia had an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1 as of 2026, surpassing the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 415 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011-12 | 408 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012-13 | 398 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013-14 | 415 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014-15 | 427 | 21 | 5% |
| 2015-16 | 437 | 21 | 5% |
| 2016-17 | 438 | 17 | 4% |
| 2017-18 | 433 | 21 | 5% |
| 2018-19 | 443 | 22 | 5% |
| 2019-20 | 440 | 17 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 456 | 18 | 4% |
| 2021-22 | 468 | 28 | 6% |
| 2022-23 | 472 | 33 | 7% |
| 2023-24 | 496 | 29 | 6% |
| 2024-25 | 519 | 36 | 7% |
