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#287 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 13% in state

Brooks Elementary

Elementary School · Coweta County · Newnan, GA

A Coweta County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

35 Genesee Pt, Newnan, GA 30263

  • Math 76% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+34 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.5 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,925
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Students at Brooks Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency76%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 70% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
76%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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

32%

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 Brooks Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,295/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newnan), 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

$79,752

Median home value

$278,200

Median rent

$1,332/mo

College educated

30.9%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30263; 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
Acton Academy at SerenbePrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–93.6 mi86Compare →
Northside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–54.9 mi378Compare →
Arbor Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–5Not available413Compare →
Elm Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–5Not available437Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Coweta County

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#5 of 29
District spending per student
$12,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brooks Elementary is listed in Coweta County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brooks Elementary

Brooks Elementary is a public elementary school in Newnan, GA, part of Coweta County, serving approximately 822 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brooks Elementary

What grades does Brooks Elementary serve?

Brooks Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Brooks Elementary?

Brooks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooks Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooks Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooks Elementary rank in GA?

Brooks Elementary ranks #287 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Brooks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Brooks Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooks Elementary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Brooks Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Brooks Elementary a Title I school?

No, Brooks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

32.0% of students at Brooks Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
822
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Coweta County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%
Area population (ZIP 30263)
60,906
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
38.4
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 30263; 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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