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#729 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 32% in state

Chattahoochee Elementary School

Elementary School · Forsyth County · Cumming, GA

A Forsyth County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

2800 Holtzclaw Rd, Cumming, GA 30041

  • Math 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.5 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$11,993
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Chattahoochee Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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

53.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chattahoochee 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average410/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$141,825

Median home value

$522,900

Median rent

$1,862/mo

College educated

59.7%

Homeownership

86.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30041; 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
Horizon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–120.5 mi256Compare →
Cornerstone SchoolsPrivate · tuition7.6privateK–121.5 mi144Compare →
Coal Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–52.7 mi760Compare →
Cumming Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–53.0 mi948Compare →

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.

Forsyth County

Schools in district
42
Rank in district
#26 of 42
District spending per student
$11,993NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Chattahoochee Elementary School

Chattahoochee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cumming, GA, part of Forsyth County, serving approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #729 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chattahoochee Elementary School

What grades does Chattahoochee Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Chattahoochee Elementary School?

Chattahoochee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 800 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Chattahoochee Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chattahoochee Elementary School rank in GA?

Chattahoochee Elementary School ranks #729 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Chattahoochee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chattahoochee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Chattahoochee Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chattahoochee Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chattahoochee Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Chattahoochee Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

53.1% of students at Chattahoochee 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
800
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Forsyth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 30041)
75,160
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
40.5
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 30041; 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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