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#938 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 41% in state

West Fannin Elementary School

Elementary School · Fannin County · Blue Ridge, GA

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

5060 Blue Ridge Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

  • Math 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$16,158
Chronic Absenteeism27.8%

Students at West Fannin Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

72.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Fannin 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 10Car-Dependent
  • County Safety: Elevated707/100K

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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

$58,020

Median home value

$294,500

Median rent

$814/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30513; 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
Blue Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–54.8 mi375Compare →
East Fannin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–5Not available469Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Fannin County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$16,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About West Fannin Elementary School

West Fannin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blue Ridge, GA, part of Fannin County, serving approximately 467 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #938 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Fannin Elementary School

What grades does West Fannin Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend West Fannin Elementary School?

West Fannin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fannin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Fannin Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Fannin Elementary School rank in GA?

West Fannin Elementary School ranks #938 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is West Fannin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Fannin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 West Fannin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Fannin Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Fannin Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is West Fannin Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

72.8% of students at West Fannin 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
467
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Fannin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.8%
Area population (ZIP 30513)
11,594
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
57.7
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 30513; 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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