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#929 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 41% in state

William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School

Elementary School · Cherokee County · Canton, GA

A Cherokee County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

205 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114

  • Math 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12:1 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-4.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$13,292
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency33%(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 36% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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

76.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where William G. Hasty- Sr. 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated930/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$97,684

Median home value

$408,800

Median rent

$1,654/mo

College educated

34.8%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30114; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Indian Knoll ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–52.8 mi896Compare →
Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–83.1 mi73Compare →
Canton Homeschool Resources and the Haven AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–123.6 mi183Compare →
J. Knox ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–53.8 mi892Compare →

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.

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

Cherokee County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#28 of 37
District spending per student
$13,292NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School is listed in Cherokee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School

William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, GA, part of Cherokee County, serving approximately 1,127 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School

What grades does William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School serve?

William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School?

William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,127 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School rank in GA?

William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School ranks #929 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

William G. Hasty- Sr. 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 William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School a charter school?

No, William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School a Title I school?

No, William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School?

76.8% of students at William G. Hasty- Sr. 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
1,127
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cherokee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
Area population (ZIP 30114)
60,340
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
38.2
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 30114; 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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