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#509 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 22% in state

Brookwood Elementary School

Elementary School · Columbia County · Grovetown, GA

A Columbia County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

455 S Old Belair Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813

  • Math 62% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+19.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$11,853
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Brookwood Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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

61.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brookwood 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average259/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$83,890

Median home value

$270,300

Median rent

$1,404/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30813; 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

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Soar AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–102.6 mi24Compare →
Sue Reynolds Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–52.7 mi642Compare →

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.

Columbia County

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#15 of 30
District spending per student
$11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Brookwood Elementary School

Brookwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grovetown, GA, part of Columbia County, serving approximately 648 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brookwood Elementary School

What grades does Brookwood Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Brookwood Elementary School?

Brookwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Brookwood Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brookwood Elementary School rank in GA?

Brookwood Elementary School ranks #509 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Brookwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brookwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Brookwood Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookwood Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Brookwood Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Brookwood Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

61.1% of students at Brookwood 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 – 5th
Enrollment
648
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 30813)
49,986
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
33.9
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 30813; 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

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