Chattahoochee County Education Center

140 Merrell St
Cusseta, GA 31805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chattahoochee County Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chattahoochee County Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Chattahoochee County Education Center's student population of 255 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
255 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Chattahoochee County Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chattahoochee County Education Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1175 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
36%
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25-29%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
2%
18%
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Black
36%
36%
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White
53%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Chattahoochee County Education Center and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
15%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chattahoochee County Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Aquaponics, Audio Visual, STEM

Arts and Music Programs:
Music
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Our Elementary School is pledged to the academic, social, and emotional growth and development of our students. We believe that all students can learn when motivated, provided with quality instructional materials, and taught in a safe non-threatening environment by caring teachers. Instruction focuses on the long-term goal of enabling students to become responsible, contributing citizens of Chattahoochee County and the world. Teaching methods are grounded on knowledge of child growth and development and on sound child learning theories, and abilities of the individual students. Instruction is relevant and meaningful to the student and should allow for exploration and creativity. Chattahoochee County Elementary School recognizes the home-school partnership. Parents and Community members are contributors to the student's education and are welcome participants at school. Effective, frequent school-home communication is essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chattahoochee County Education Center's ranking?
Chattahoochee County Education Center is ranked #1175 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Chattahoochee County Education Center?
255 students attend Chattahoochee County Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Chattahoochee County Education Center students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chattahoochee County Education Center?
Chattahoochee County Education Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chattahoochee County Education Center offer ?
Chattahoochee County Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chattahoochee County Education Center part of?
Chattahoochee County Education Center is part of Chattahoochee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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