Excellent
#400 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 18% in state
Elbert County Elementary School
Elementary School · Elbert County · Elberton, GA
An elementary school in Elberton, GA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1150 Athens Tech Rd, Elberton, GA 30635
- Math 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elbert County Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elbert County 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elberton), 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
$45,368
Median home value
$117,900
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Elbert County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elbert County Elementary School is listed in Elbert County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elbert County Elementary School
Elbert County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elberton, GA, part of Elbert County, serving approximately 655 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #400 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elbert County Elementary School
What grades does Elbert County Elementary School serve?
Elbert County Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Elbert County Elementary School?
Elbert County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elbert County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elbert County Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elbert County Elementary School rank in GA?
Elbert County Elementary School ranks #400 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Elbert County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elbert County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Elbert County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elbert County Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Elbert County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elbert County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elbert County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elbert County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elbert County Elementary School?
76.5% of students at Elbert County 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 655
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Elbert County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (706) 213-4600
- Area population (ZIP 30635)
- 15,107
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 30635; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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