Barksdale Elementary School
Tel:
(770)483-9514
- Barksdale Elementary School serves 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Barksdale Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Barksdale Elementary School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 584 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Barksdale Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barksdale Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #592 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 16% |
| Black | 52% | 37% |
| White | 32% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockdale County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Barksdale Elementary School is Salem High School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Veterans Memorial Middle School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Honey Creek Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Conyers Honey Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 610 students
2.0 miles
700 Honey Creek Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770)483-5706 2.0 PK-5 610 - Covington Oak Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 672 students
2.9 miles
6243 Highway 212
Covington, GA 30016
(770)385-6906 2.9 PK-5 672 - Conyers Salem High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,148 student
3.0 miles
3551 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770)929-0176 3.0 9-12 1,148 - Covington West Newton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 731 students
3.0 miles
13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770)385-6472 3.0 PK-5 731 - Covington Veterans Memorial Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 703 students
3.1 miles
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770)385-6893 3.1 6-8 703
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