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#1238 of 2,268 schools in GA
Compton Elementary School
Elementary School · Cobb County · Powder Springs, GA
A Cobb County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3450 New Macland Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127
- Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Compton Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Compton 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low22/100K
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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
$104,997
Median home value
$322,800
Median rent
$1,800/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 817 | Compare → |
| Varner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 761 | Compare → |
| Jubilee Christian Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 2.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 160 | 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.
Cobb County
- Schools in district
- 110
- Rank in district
- #83 of 110
- District spending per student
- $14,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Compton Elementary School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Compton Elementary School
Compton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Powder Springs, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 631 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,238 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Compton Elementary School
What grades does Compton Elementary School serve?
Compton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Compton Elementary School?
Compton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Compton Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Compton Elementary School rank in GA?
Compton Elementary School ranks #1,238 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Compton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Compton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Compton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Compton Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Compton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Compton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Compton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Compton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Compton Elementary School?
91.4% of students at Compton 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
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (770) 222-3700
- Area population (ZIP 30127)
- 72,126
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 30127; 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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