Average
#903 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 40% in state
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
Elementary School · Monroe County · Forsyth, GA
A Monroe County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1315 Ga Highway 83 N, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Math 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Katherine B. Sutton 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 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low163/100K
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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
$79,529
Median home value
$226,300
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31029; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of CorrectionsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 724 | Compare → |
| T.g. Scott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 825 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monroe County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,516NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is listed in Monroe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Forsyth, GA, part of Monroe County, serving approximately 693 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
What grades does Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School serve?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine B. Sutton 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 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School rank in GA?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School ranks #903 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Katherine B. Sutton 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
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (478) 994-9906
- Area population (ZIP 31029)
- 18,311
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 31029; 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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