Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barnett Shoals 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 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barnett Shoals Elementary School serves the southeast part of Athens, GA, covering an area of approximately 14.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnett Shoals Elementary School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barnett Shoals 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 Barnett Shoals Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1142 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
50%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnett Shoals Elementary School's ranking?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School is ranked #1142 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Barnett Shoals Elementary School often compared to?
Barnett Shoals Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School, Whit Davis Road Elementary School, Barrow 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 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Barnett Shoals Elementary School?
490 students attend Barnett Shoals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Barnett Shoals Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barnett Shoals Elementary School?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barnett Shoals Elementary School offer ?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnett Shoals Elementary School part of?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
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