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#713 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 31% in state

Cloud Springs Elementary School

Elementary School · Catoosa County · Rossville, GA

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

163 Fernwood Dr, Rossville, GA 30741

  • Math 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$14,153
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at Cloud Springs Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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

82%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cloud Springs 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average414/100K

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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

$52,117

Median home value

$156,700

Median rent

$965/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

70.1%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30741; 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
West Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–51.4 mi492Compare →
Battlefield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.03–51.7 mi421Compare →
Battlefield PrimaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–21.8 mi468Compare →
East Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–52.2 mi917Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Catoosa County

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#5 of 16
District spending per student
$14,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cloud Springs Elementary School is listed in Catoosa County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cloud Springs Elementary School

Cloud Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rossville, GA, part of Catoosa County, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cloud Springs Elementary School

What grades does Cloud Springs Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Cloud Springs Elementary School?

Cloud Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloud Springs Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cloud Springs Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cloud Springs Elementary School rank in GA?

Cloud Springs Elementary School ranks #713 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Cloud Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cloud Springs 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 Cloud Springs Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cloud Springs Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cloud Springs Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Cloud Springs Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

82.0% of students at Cloud Springs 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
283
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Catoosa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
Area population (ZIP 30741)
29,236
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
42.6
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 30741; 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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