Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clarkesville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarkesville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Clarkesville Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarkesville Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkesville Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
4%
36%
White
81%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarkesville Elementary School's ranking?
Clarkesville Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Clarkesville Elementary School often compared to?
Clarkesville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School, Woodville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Clarkesville Elementary School?
453 students attend Clarkesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Clarkesville Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarkesville Elementary School?
Clarkesville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarkesville Elementary School offer ?
Clarkesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarkesville Elementary School part of?
Clarkesville Elementary School is part of Habersham County School District.
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