Very Good
#465 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 21% in state
Timothy Elementary School
Elementary School · Clarke County · Athens, GA
A Clarke County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1900 Timothy Rd, Athens, GA 30606
- Math 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Timothy Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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
45.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Timothy 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Waseca Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Whitehead Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 667 | 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.
Clarke County
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Timothy Elementary School is listed in Clarke County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Timothy Elementary School
Timothy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Athens, GA, part of Clarke County, serving approximately 595 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Timothy Elementary School
What grades does Timothy Elementary School serve?
Timothy Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Timothy Elementary School?
Timothy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timothy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Timothy Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Timothy Elementary School rank in GA?
Timothy Elementary School ranks #465 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Timothy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Timothy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Timothy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Timothy Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Timothy Elementary School a charter school?
No, Timothy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Timothy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Timothy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Timothy Elementary School?
45.7% of students at Timothy 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
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clarke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (706) 549-0107
- 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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