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Austell Elementary School

5600 Mulberry St
Austell, GA 30106

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Austell Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Austell Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 411 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Austell Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 22% over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

411 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Austell Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Austell Elementary School is 0.58, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (GA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1265 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Austell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Austell 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

11:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Austell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

26%

17%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Austell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

59%

36%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Austell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

38%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.58

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Austell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

70%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Austell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Cobb County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Austell Elementary School's ranking?

Austell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).

How many students attend Austell Elementary School?

411 students attend Austell Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Austell Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Austell Elementary School?

Austell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Austell Elementary School offer ?

Austell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Austell Elementary School part of?

Austell Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School - Early Release All Levels

May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)

First Day of School

August 01, 2023 (Tuesday)

Fall Break

September 25, 2023 (Monday)

Fall Break

September 26, 2023 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 411 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education