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Wrens Elementary School

Elementary School · Jefferson County · Wrens, GA

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

P.O. Box 308, Wrens, GA 30833

  • Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$15,562
Chronic Absenteeism36.1%

Students at Wrens Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency25%(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 28% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wrens 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated815/100K

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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

$44,942

Median home value

$120,000

Median rent

$702/mo

College educated

7.4%

Homeownership

58.6%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Jefferson County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–5Not available199Compare →
Louisville Academy SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–5Not available352Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Jefferson County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$15,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wrens Elementary School

Wrens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wrens, GA, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 407 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,386 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wrens Elementary School

What grades does Wrens Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Wrens Elementary School?

Wrens Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Wrens Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wrens Elementary School rank in GA?

Wrens Elementary School ranks #1,386 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Wrens Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wrens Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Wrens Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wrens Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wrens Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Wrens Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Wrens 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
407
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.1%
Area population (ZIP 30833)
4,150
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 30833; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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