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Stark Elementary School

Elementary School · Butts County · Jackson, GA

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

209 Stark Rd, Jackson, GA 30233

  • Math 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$13,164
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Stark Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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

89.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Stark 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average583/100K

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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

$67,831

Median home value

$230,700

Median rent

$950/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30233; 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–52.5 mi559Compare →
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–53.9 mi485Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Butts County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$13,164NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Stark Elementary School

Stark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, GA, part of Butts County, serving approximately 666 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,409 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stark Elementary School

What grades does Stark Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Stark Elementary School?

Stark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Stark Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stark Elementary School rank in GA?

Stark Elementary School ranks #1,409 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Stark Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Stark Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stark Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Stark Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Stark Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

89.2% of students at Stark 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
666
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Butts County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
Area population (ZIP 30233)
25,404
Area average commute
31.7 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 30233; 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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