Mount Yonah Elementary School

1161 Duncan Bridge Rd
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Yonah Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mount Yonah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Mount Yonah Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Mount Yonah Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Yonah Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#462 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
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48%
36%
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46%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
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36%
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White
90%
37%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Yonah Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Yonah Elementary School is ranked #462 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mount Yonah Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Yonah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mossy Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Mount Yonah Elementary School?
446 students attend Mount Yonah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mount Yonah Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Yonah Elementary School?
Mount Yonah Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Yonah Elementary School offer ?
Mount Yonah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Yonah Elementary School part of?
Mount Yonah Elementary School is part of White County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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