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#1096 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 48% in state

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School

Elementary School · Clarke County · Athens, GA

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

1150 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens, GA 30606

  • Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.8 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$21,012
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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

84.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Oglethorpe Avenue 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$61,397

Median home value

$332,600

Median rent

$1,222/mo

College educated

51.9%

Homeownership

43.7%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30606; 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
Whitehead Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–51.4 mi667Compare →
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–51.6 mi324Compare →
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–51.6 mi486Compare →
Waseca Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–51.6 mi29Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Clarke County

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#10 of 21
District spending per student
$21,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is listed in Clarke County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Athens, GA, part of Clarke County, serving approximately 569 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,096 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School

What grades does Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School?

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School rank in GA?

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School ranks #1,096 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

84.5% of students at Oglethorpe Avenue 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
569
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Clarke County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
Area population (ZIP 30606)
48,156
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
33.4
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 30606; 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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