Big A Elementary School
Big A Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Big A Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Big A Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)37%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
11%
37%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
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