Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kilough Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 19% 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: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kilough Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kilough 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 Kilough Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
2%
36%
White
81%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Kilough Elementary School's ranking?
Kilough Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Kilough Elementary School often compared to?
Kilough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black's Mill Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Kilough Elementary School?
430 students attend Kilough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kilough Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kilough Elementary School?
Kilough Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kilough Elementary School offer ?
Kilough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kilough Elementary School part of?
Kilough Elementary School is part of Dawson County School District.
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