Very Good
#650 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 29% in state
Ellijay Elementary School
Elementary School · Gilmer County · Ellijay, GA
A Gilmer County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
32 McCutchen St, Ellijay, GA 30540
- Math 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ellijay Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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
84%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ellijay 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellijay), 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
$73,771
Median home value
$267,600
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Georgia Christian Academy, IncPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Clear Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 589 | Compare → |
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.
Gilmer County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellijay Elementary School is listed in Gilmer County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellijay Elementary School
Ellijay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ellijay, GA, part of Gilmer County, serving approximately 757 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #650 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellijay Elementary School
What grades does Ellijay Elementary School serve?
Ellijay Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ellijay Elementary School?
Ellijay Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellijay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellijay Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellijay Elementary School rank in GA?
Ellijay Elementary School ranks #650 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Ellijay Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellijay Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Ellijay Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellijay Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ellijay Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ellijay Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellijay Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ellijay Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellijay Elementary School?
84.0% of students at Ellijay 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
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Gilmer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (706) 276-5020
- Area population (ZIP 30540)
- 20,145
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 50.7
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 30540; 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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