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#1817 of 2,268 schools in GA

Northcutt Elementary School

Elementary School · Clayton County · College Park, GA

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

5451 W Fayetteville Rd, College Park, GA 30349

  • Math 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.08 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 Proficiency22.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$14,609
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at Northcutt Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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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 Proficiency22%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
18%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
10%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Northcutt 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High8,731/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (College Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$64,732

Median home value

$236,800

Median rent

$1,323/mo

College educated

31.7%

Homeownership

58.3%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30349; 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
Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual)Charter · enrollment unverified5.2K–120.6 mi9,762Compare →
West Clayton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–51.0 mi422Compare →
Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–51.6 mi444Compare →
Oliver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–52.0 mi495Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Clayton County

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#26 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

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

About Northcutt Elementary School

Northcutt Elementary School is a public elementary school in College Park, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 626 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,817 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northcutt Elementary School

What grades does Northcutt Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Northcutt Elementary School?

Northcutt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Northcutt 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 Northcutt Elementary School rank in GA?

Northcutt Elementary School ranks #1,817 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Northcutt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northcutt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Northcutt Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northcutt Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Northcutt Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Northcutt Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Northcutt 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
626
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clayton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
Area population (ZIP 30349)
78,597
Area average commute
31.5 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 30349; 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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