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#1870 of 2,268 schools in GA

Kilpatrick Elementary School

Elementary School · Clayton County · Jonesboro, GA

A Clayton County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

7534 Tara Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236

  • Math 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$14,609
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at Kilpatrick Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency23%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
18%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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

98.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kilpatrick 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,867

Median home value

$219,700

Median rent

$1,233/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30236; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
James Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.0 mi652Compare →
Swint Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–51.4 mi581Compare →
Lee Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.5PK–51.6 mi534Compare →
Tara Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–51.6 mi573Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Clayton County

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#28 of 66
District spending per student
$14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Kilpatrick Elementary School

Kilpatrick Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jonesboro, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 598 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,870 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kilpatrick Elementary School

What grades does Kilpatrick Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Kilpatrick Elementary School?

Kilpatrick Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Kilpatrick Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kilpatrick Elementary School rank in GA?

Kilpatrick Elementary School ranks #1,870 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Kilpatrick Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kilpatrick Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Kilpatrick Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kilpatrick Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kilpatrick Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kilpatrick Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

98.2% of students at Kilpatrick 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
598
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clayton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
Area population (ZIP 30236)
51,784
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
33.3
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 30236; 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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