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#622 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 27% in state

Mount Yonah Elementary School

Elementary School · White County · Sautee Nacoochee, GA

A White County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1161 Duncan Bridge Rd, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571

  • Math 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+12.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$13,981
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Mount Yonah Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mount Yonah 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average397/100K

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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

$71,176

Median home value

$298,500

Median rent

$884/mo

College educated

37.1%

Homeownership

90%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30571; 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

3 in White County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jack P Nix Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–5Not available396Compare →
Mossy Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–5Not available409Compare →
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate)Enrollment path unverified6.7PK–5Not available491Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

White County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$13,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mount Yonah Elementary School is listed in White County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mount Yonah Elementary School

Mount Yonah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sautee Nacoochee, GA, part of White County, serving approximately 447 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #622 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mount Yonah Elementary School

What grades does Mount Yonah Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Mount Yonah Elementary School?

Mount Yonah Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Yonah Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Yonah Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mount Yonah Elementary School rank in GA?

Mount Yonah Elementary School ranks #622 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Mount Yonah Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Yonah Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Mount Yonah Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Yonah Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mount Yonah Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Mount Yonah Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

64.7% of students at Mount Yonah 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
447
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
White County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
Area population (ZIP 30571)
3,984
Area average commute
34.2 min
Area median age
56.4
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 30571; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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