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#2222 of 2,268 schools in GA

Cotton Indian Elementary School

Elementary School · Henry County · Stockbridge, GA

A Henry County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1201 Old Conyers Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281

  • Math 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-20.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.8 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$12,373
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at Cotton Indian Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency23%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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

82.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cotton Indian 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,585/100K

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

$70,587

Median home value

$235,700

Median rent

$1,427/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30281; 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
North Henry AcademyPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–120.3 mi108Compare →
Theami Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–51.7 mi18Compare →
Stockbridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–32.2 mi490Compare →
Stockbridge Methodist Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.5 mi8Compare →

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.

Henry County

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#40 of 50
District spending per student
$12,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cotton Indian Elementary School is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cotton Indian Elementary School

Cotton Indian Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stockbridge, GA, part of Henry County, serving approximately 553 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,222 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cotton Indian Elementary School

What grades does Cotton Indian Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Cotton Indian Elementary School?

Cotton Indian Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cotton Indian Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cotton Indian Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cotton Indian Elementary School rank in GA?

Cotton Indian Elementary School ranks #2,222 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Cotton Indian Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cotton Indian Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Cotton Indian Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cotton Indian Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cotton Indian Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Cotton Indian Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

82.5% of students at Cotton Indian 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
553
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Henry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
Area population (ZIP 30281)
70,838
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
39.2
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 30281; 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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