Serving 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, City Park 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 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: City Park Elementary School serves the west part of Dalton, GA, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
City Park Elementary School's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
City Park 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 City Park Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#1533 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-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 City Park Elementary School's ranking?
City Park Elementary School is ranked #1533 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are City Park Elementary School often compared to?
City Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend City Park Elementary School?
707 students attend City Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of City Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of City Park Elementary School?
City Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does City Park Elementary School offer ?
City Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is City Park Elementary School part of?
City Park Elementary School is part of Dalton School District.
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