Cannon Street Elementary School (Closed 2012)

115 East Cannon St
Lagrange, GA 30241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cannon Street Elementary School serves 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 91%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(10-11)
75-79%
84%
(10-11)
80-84%
91%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
94%
36%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% GA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 91% GA state average).
How many students attend Cannon Street Elementary School?
239 students attend Cannon Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cannon Street Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cannon Street Elementary School?
Cannon Street Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cannon Street Elementary School offer ?
Cannon Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cannon Street Elementary School part of?
Cannon Street Elementary School is part of Troup County School District.

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