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#844 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 37% in state

Battlefield Elementary School

Elementary School · Catoosa County · Fort Oglethorpe, GA

A Catoosa County elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2206 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

  • Math 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+1.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$14,153
Chronic Absenteeism15%

Students at Battlefield Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Battlefield Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,137/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Oglethorpe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,473

Median home value

$184,800

Median rent

$931/mo

College educated

17.7%

Homeownership

36.2%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30742; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–51.3 mi492Compare →
Cloud Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–51.7 mi283Compare →
Boynton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–53.1 mi585Compare →
Spring Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–53.6 mi697Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Catoosa County

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#9 of 16
District spending per student
$14,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Battlefield Elementary School is listed in Catoosa County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Battlefield Elementary School

Battlefield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, part of Catoosa County, serving approximately 421 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #844 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Battlefield Elementary School

What grades does Battlefield Elementary School serve?

Battlefield Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Battlefield Elementary School?

Battlefield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Battlefield Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Battlefield Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Battlefield Elementary School rank in GA?

Battlefield Elementary School ranks #844 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Battlefield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Battlefield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Battlefield Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Battlefield Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Battlefield Elementary School a charter school?

No, Battlefield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Battlefield Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Battlefield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Battlefield Elementary School?

53.9% of students at Battlefield Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Catoosa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.0%
Area population (ZIP 30742)
7,749
Area median age
40.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30742; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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