Yargo Elementary School

1000 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 872 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yargo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 872 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Yargo Elementary School's student population of 872 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
872 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Yargo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yargo Elementary School is 0.69, 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)
#885 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
36%
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34%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yargo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
24%
18%
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Black
18%
36%
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White
47%
37%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Yargo Elementary School's ranking?
Yargo Elementary School is ranked #885 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Yargo Elementary School often compared to?
Yargo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethlehem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Yargo Elementary School?
872 students attend Yargo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Yargo Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yargo Elementary School?
Yargo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yargo Elementary School offer ?
Yargo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Yargo Elementary School part of?
Yargo Elementary School is part of Barrow County School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Early Release / Last Day of School for Students
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 872 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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