Big A Elementary School
Tel:
(706) 886-2987
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 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 41% | 38% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 37% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Stephens County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Big A Elementary School is Stephens County High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stephens County Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Toccoa Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy Math: 31% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5 | 324 students10
0.3 miles
1315 Rose Ln
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880 0.3 5 324 - Toccoa Stephens County High School Math: 42% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,143 student10
0.4 miles
323 Indian Trl
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-6825 0.4 9-12 1,143 - Toccoa Stephens County Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 891 students10
0.4 miles
1315 Rose Ln
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880 0.4 6-8 891 - Toccoa Liberty Elementary School Grades: 1-2 | 606 students
1.0 miles
222 Old Liberty Hill Rd
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-3934 1 1-2 606 - Toccoa Toccoa Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 2-4 | 614 students10
3.2 miles
304 N Pond St
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-3129 3.2 2-4 614
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