Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Callaway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Callaway Elementary School serves the northeast part of Lagrange, GA, covering an area of approximately 34.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Callaway Elementary School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Callaway 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 Callaway Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1310 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Callaway Elementary School's ranking?
Callaway Elementary School is ranked #1310 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Callaway Elementary School often compared to?
Callaway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosemont Elementary School, Berta Weathersbee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Callaway Elementary School?
638 students attend Callaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Callaway Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Callaway Elementary School?
Callaway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Callaway Elementary School offer ?
Callaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Callaway Elementary School part of?
Callaway Elementary School is part of Troup County School District.
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