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#335 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 15% in state

Ila Elementary School

Elementary School · Madison County · Ila, GA

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

P.O. Box 48, Ila, GA 30647

  • Math 62% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+19.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$13,723
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at Ila Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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

60.6%

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 Ila 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated883/100K

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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.

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 in Madison County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Colbert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–5Not available434Compare →
Comer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–5Not available392Compare →
Danielsville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available690Compare →
Hull-sanford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–5Not available515Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Madison County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$13,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ila Elementary School

Ila Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ila, GA, part of Madison County, serving approximately 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ila Elementary School

What grades does Ila Elementary School serve?

Ila Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Ila Elementary School?

Ila Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ila Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ila Elementary School rank in GA?

Ila Elementary School ranks #335 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Ila Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ila Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Ila Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ila Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ila Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ila Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

60.6% of students at Ila 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
452
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
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.
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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