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#919 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 41% in state

White Elementary School

Elementary School · Bartow County · White, GA

A Bartow County elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

505 Colonel Way, White, GA 30184

  • Math 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$13,840
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at White Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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

70.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where White 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated901/100K

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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

$105,750

Median home value

$290,900

Median rent

$896/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30184; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Grace Academy of CartersvillePrivate · tuition6.9privateK–124.2 mi37Compare →
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Allatoona Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–5Not available415Compare →
Cloverleaf ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–5Not available643Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bartow County

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#6 of 19
District spending per student
$13,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About White Elementary School

White Elementary School is a public elementary school in White, GA, part of Bartow County, serving approximately 591 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #919 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about White Elementary School

What grades does White Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend White Elementary School?

White Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at White 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 White Elementary School rank in GA?

White Elementary School ranks #919 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is White Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

White 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 White Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is White Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is White Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

70.7% of students at White 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
591
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bartow County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
Area population (ZIP 30184)
7,294
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
40.6
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 30184; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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