Serving 629 students in grades 4-5, Cartersville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cartersville Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 29.3 square miles in Cartersville, GA. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone being 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cartersville Elementary School's student population of 629 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Legacies . . . One Student at a Time
School Rankings
Cartersville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cartersville Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#737 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cartersville Elementary School's ranking?
Cartersville Elementary School is ranked #737 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cartersville Elementary School often compared to?
Cartersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cartersville Elementary School?
629 students attend Cartersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cartersville Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cartersville Elementary School?
Cartersville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cartersville Elementary School offer ?
Cartersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cartersville Elementary School part of?
Cartersville Elementary School is part of Cartersville City School District.
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