Ben Hill Elementary School

Set in Fitzgerald, Georgia, Ben Hill Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary-level community, operated by Ben Hill County. It educates 552 students across grades 3 through 5.

Ben Hill Elementary School is one of 5 schools operated by Ben Hill County, a district that hosts 2,910 students overall.

Demographically, Ben Hill Elementary School reports that the largest single group is White at 45%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest breaks down as 40% Black, 11% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. By comparison, Ben Hill County as a whole is about 56% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Ben Hill Elementary School has 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.3:1, putting Ben Hill Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Ben Hill Elementary School performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 25.7%, the actual is 34.3%, a residual of +8.6 points.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Ben Hill County put the typical household earns roughly $41,758 per year, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 20%. Ben Hill Elementary School is one of 5 public schools in Ben Hill County (combined enrollment of about 2,910 students).

The closest other public school is Ben Hill County Middle School, roughly 1.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Ben Hill Elementary School at 3rd of 5; the average score across the group is 25.9%.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Ben Hill Elementary School has decreased 30%, going from 790 students in 2018 to 552 in 2025. Class-load math has narrowed: from 15.9:1 in 2018 to 12.5:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for Ben Hill Elementary School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.