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#1029 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 45% in state

E. C. West Elementary School

Elementary School · Fulton County · Fairburn, GA

A Fulton County elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7040 Rivertown Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213

  • Math 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism37.2%

Students at E. C. West Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where E. C. West 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,144/100K

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

$92,681

Median home value

$281,300

Median rent

$1,751/mo

College educated

35.9%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30213; 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

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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.

Fulton County

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#64 of 104
District spending per student
$15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

E. C. West Elementary School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About E. C. West Elementary School

E. C. West Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fairburn, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 661 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,029 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about E. C. West Elementary School

What grades does E. C. West Elementary School serve?

E. C. West Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend E. C. West Elementary School?

E. C. West Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at E. C. West Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at E. C. West Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does E. C. West Elementary School rank in GA?

E. C. West Elementary School ranks #1,029 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is E. C. West Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

E. C. West Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 E. C. West Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, E. C. West Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is E. C. West Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is E. C. West Elementary School a Title I school?

No, E. C. West Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for E. C. West Elementary School?

100.0% of students at E. C. West 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
661
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.2%
Area population (ZIP 30213)
48,541
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
34.2
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 30213; 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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