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#974 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 43% in state

Cartersville Elementary School

Elementary School · Cartersville City · Cartersville, GA

A Cartersville City elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.

340 Old Mill Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120

  • Math 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$13,141
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Cartersville Elementary School score 46% 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 Proficiency49%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency42%(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 46% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (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

60.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cartersville 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. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,957/100K

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

$83,892

Median home value

$276,200

Median rent

$1,205/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30120; 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–53.5 mi405Compare →
Mission Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–53.9 mi427Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cartersville City

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cartersville Elementary School is listed in Cartersville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cartersville Elementary School

Cartersville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cartersville, GA, part of Cartersville City, serving approximately 643 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 #974 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cartersville Elementary School

What grades does Cartersville Elementary School serve?

Cartersville Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.

How many students attend Cartersville Elementary School?

Cartersville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cartersville Elementary School 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 Cartersville Elementary School rank in GA?

Cartersville Elementary School ranks #974 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Cartersville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cartersville Elementary School 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 Cartersville Elementary School?

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

Is Cartersville Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Cartersville Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

60.2% of students at Cartersville 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
4th – 5th
Enrollment
643
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Bartow County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
Area population (ZIP 30120)
43,301
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
37.1
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 30120; 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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