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#2088 of 2,268 schools in GA
Big a Elementary School
Elementary School · Stephens County · Eastanollee, GA
A Stephens County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
289 Sorrells Dr, Eastanollee, GA 30538
- Math 41% proficient (2014)
- Reading 37% proficient (2014)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big a Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 58 points since 2011, to 39% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big a 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,336
Median home value
$149,200
Median rent
$710/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Stephens County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big a Elementary School is listed in Stephens County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big a Elementary School
Big a Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eastanollee, GA, part of Stephens County, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,088 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big a Elementary School
What grades does Big a Elementary School serve?
Big a Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Big a Elementary School?
Big a Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big a Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big a Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big a Elementary School rank in GA?
Big a Elementary School ranks #2,088 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Big a Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big a Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Big a Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big a Elementary School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Big a Elementary School a charter school?
No, Big a Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big a Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Big a Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big a Elementary School?
77.1% of students at Big a 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stephens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (706) 886-2987
- Area population (ZIP 30538)
- 3,204
- Area median age
- 47.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 30538; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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