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#231 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 10% in state

Ephesus Elementary School

Elementary School · Heard County · Roopville, GA

A Heard County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

24414 Georgia Highway 100, Roopville, GA 30170

  • Math 56% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$13,632
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Ephesus Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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

70.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ephesus 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated775/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$88,750

Median home value

$210,500

Median rent

$970/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30170; 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

2 in Heard County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Centralhatchee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–5Not available226Compare →
Heard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–5Not available733Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Heard County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$13,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ephesus Elementary School is listed in Heard County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ephesus Elementary School

Ephesus Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roopville, GA, part of Heard County, serving approximately 176 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ephesus Elementary School

What grades does Ephesus Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Ephesus Elementary School?

Ephesus Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ephesus Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ephesus Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ephesus Elementary School rank in GA?

Ephesus Elementary School ranks #231 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Ephesus Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ephesus Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Ephesus Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ephesus Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ephesus Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ephesus Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

70.5% of students at Ephesus 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
176
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Heard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 30170)
3,309
Area average commute
33.4 min
Area median age
36.6
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 30170; 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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