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#94 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 4% in state

Central Elementary School

Elementary School · Carroll County · Carrollton, GA

A Carroll County elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

175 Primary School Rd, Carrollton, GA 30116

  • Math 74% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.7:1 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-2.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+32.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.7 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+31.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$12,946
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

Students at Central Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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

75.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Central 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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

$74,208

Median home value

$222,700

Median rent

$1,113/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30116; 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
Oak Grove Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.5 mi10Compare →
Carrollton Upper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.74–51.6 mi745Compare →
Carrollton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–32.0 mi1,866Compare →
Oak Mountain AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–123.5 mi174Compare →

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.

Carroll County

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#1 of 24
District spending per student
$12,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carrollton, GA, part of Carroll County, serving approximately 989 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Elementary School

What grades does Central Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 989 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Elementary School rank in GA?

Central Elementary School ranks #94 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Central Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Central Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Central Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

75.4% of students at Central 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
989
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.8%
Area population (ZIP 30116)
22,658
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
37.7
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 30116; 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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