Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ambrose Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ambrose Elementary School serves the west part of Ambrose, GA, covering an area of approximately 90.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ambrose Elementary School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ambrose Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ambrose Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ambrose Elementary School's ranking?
Ambrose Elementary School is ranked #1354 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ambrose Elementary School often compared to?
Ambrose Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broxton-mary Hayes Elementary School, Indian Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Ambrose Elementary School?
391 students attend Ambrose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ambrose Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ambrose Elementary School?
Ambrose Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ambrose Elementary School offer ?
Ambrose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ambrose Elementary School part of?
Ambrose Elementary School is part of Coffee County School District.
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