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#908 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 40% in state

Toccoa Elementary School

Elementary School · Stephens County · Toccoa, GA

A Stephens County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

304 N Pond St, Toccoa, GA 30577

  • Math 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.8:1 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-4.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+6.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$13,185
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Toccoa Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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

70%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Toccoa 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,995/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Toccoa), 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

$50,096

Median home value

$168,900

Median rent

$812/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30577; 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.91–22.3 mi557Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Stephens County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$13,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Toccoa Elementary School

Toccoa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Toccoa, GA, part of Stephens County, serving approximately 603 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Toccoa Elementary School

What grades does Toccoa Elementary School serve?

Toccoa Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.

How many students attend Toccoa Elementary School?

Toccoa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Toccoa Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Toccoa Elementary School rank in GA?

Toccoa Elementary School ranks #908 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Toccoa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Toccoa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Toccoa Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Toccoa Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Toccoa Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Toccoa Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

70.0% of students at Toccoa 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
2nd – 4th
Enrollment
603
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Stephens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
Area population (ZIP 30577)
22,683
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
41.7
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 30577; 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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