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#973 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 43% in state
Carrollton Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Carrollton City · Carrollton, GA
A Carrollton City elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
510 Ben Scott Blvd, Carrollton, GA 30117
- Math 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carrollton Upper Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carrollton Upper 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,927/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carrollton), 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
$58,463
Median home value
$239,600
Median rent
$1,066/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 989 | Compare → |
| Oak Mountain AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Mount Zion Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 705 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carrollton City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,824NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carrollton Upper Elementary is listed in Carrollton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carrollton Upper Elementary
Carrollton Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Carrollton, GA, part of Carrollton City, serving approximately 745 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #973 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carrollton Upper Elementary
What grades does Carrollton Upper Elementary serve?
Carrollton Upper Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Carrollton Upper Elementary?
Carrollton Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Upper Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carrollton Upper Elementary rank in GA?
Carrollton Upper Elementary ranks #973 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Carrollton Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carrollton Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Carrollton Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carrollton Upper Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carrollton Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Carrollton Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carrollton Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carrollton Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carrollton Upper Elementary?
68.6% of students at Carrollton Upper 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (770) 830-0997
- Area population (ZIP 30117)
- 38,896
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 · 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 30117; 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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