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#1220 of 2,268 schools in GA
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School
Elementary School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA
A Richmond County elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
310 Kentucky Ave, Augusta, GA 30901
- Math 7% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 8% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W.s. Hornsby Elementary School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 6% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W.s. Hornsby 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$23,019
Median home value
$92,200
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
23.4%
Poverty rate
44.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Curtis Baptist School (pk-12)Private · tuition | 8.9private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| North Augusta ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 652 | Compare → |
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.
Richmond County
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #12 of 50
- District spending per student
- $13,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W.s. Hornsby Elementary School
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 516 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,220 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W.s. Hornsby Elementary School
What grades does W.s. Hornsby Elementary School serve?
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend W.s. Hornsby Elementary School?
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.s. Hornsby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W.s. Hornsby Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W.s. Hornsby Elementary School rank in GA?
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School ranks #1,220 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is W.s. Hornsby Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 W.s. Hornsby Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W.s. Hornsby Elementary School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is W.s. Hornsby Elementary School a charter school?
No, W.s. Hornsby Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W.s. Hornsby Elementary School a Title I school?
No, W.s. Hornsby Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W.s. Hornsby Elementary School?
100.0% of students at W.s. Hornsby 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
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.2%
- Phone
- (706) 823-6928
- Area population (ZIP 30901)
- 16,187
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 30901; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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