Very Good
#820 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 36% in state
Sam D. Panter Elementary School
Elementary School · Paulding County · Hiram, GA
A Paulding County elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
190 Panter School Rd, Hiram, GA 30141
- Math 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sam D. Panter Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sam D. Panter Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hiram), 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
$84,724
Median home value
$254,800
Median rent
$1,706/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie L. Baggett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Hiram Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 786 | Compare → |
| Brighton Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–10 | 1.9 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 160 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paulding County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #8 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sam D. Panter Elementary School is listed in Paulding County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sam D. Panter Elementary School
Sam D. Panter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hiram, GA, part of Paulding County, serving approximately 530 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #820 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sam D. Panter Elementary School
What grades does Sam D. Panter Elementary School serve?
Sam D. Panter Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sam D. Panter Elementary School?
Sam D. Panter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam D. Panter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam D. Panter Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sam D. Panter Elementary School rank in GA?
Sam D. Panter Elementary School ranks #820 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Sam D. Panter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sam D. Panter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Sam D. Panter Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sam D. Panter Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sam D. Panter Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sam D. Panter Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sam D. Panter Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sam D. Panter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sam D. Panter Elementary School?
71.1% of students at Sam D. Panter 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
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Paulding County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (770) 443-4303
- Area population (ZIP 30141)
- 25,881
- Area average commute
- 41.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 30141; 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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