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#1066 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 47% in state

Red Bud Elementary School

Elementary School · Gordon County · Calhoun, GA

A Gordon County elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4151 Red Bud Rd NE, Calhoun, GA 30701

  • Math 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$12,922
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at Red Bud Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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

78.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Red Bud 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average497/100K

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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

$62,075

Median home value

$210,900

Median rent

$841/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30701; 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 in Gordon County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Belwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–5Not available507Compare →
Fairmount Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–5Not available370Compare →
Sonoraville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available606Compare →
Swain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–5Not available393Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Gordon County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 10
District spending per student
$12,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Red Bud Elementary School is listed in Gordon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Red Bud Elementary School

Red Bud Elementary School is a public elementary school in Calhoun, GA, part of Gordon County, serving approximately 542 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,066 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Red Bud Elementary School

What grades does Red Bud Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Red Bud Elementary School?

Red Bud Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bud Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Bud Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Bud Elementary School rank in GA?

Red Bud Elementary School ranks #1,066 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Red Bud Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Bud Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Red Bud Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Bud Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Red Bud Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Red Bud Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

78.2% of students at Red Bud 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
542
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Gordon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
Area population (ZIP 30701)
43,078
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
36.5
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 30701; 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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