Clarkesville Elementary School
Tel:
(706)754-2442
- Clarkesville Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Clarkesville Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Clarkesville Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 417 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clarkesville Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clarkesville Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #229 out of 2,174 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 3% | 37% |
| White | 83% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Habersham County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clarkesville Elementary School is 9th Grade Academy (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Habersham Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Habersham Middle School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clarkesville North Habersham Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 557 students
2.5 miles
1500 Wall Bridge Rd
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706)754-2915 2.5 6-8 557 - Demorest Wilbanks Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 496 students
2.7 miles
3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706)778-0830 2.7 6-8 496 - Mount Airy 9th Grade Academy Grades: 9 | 498 students
2.8 miles
171 Raider Cir
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706)778-0830 2.8 9 498 - Demorest Demorest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 495 students
2.8 miles
3116 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535
(706)778-4126 2.8 PK-5 495 - Mount Airy Habersham Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1398 students
3.4 miles
2059 State Hwy 197 S
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706)778-7161 3.4 9-12 1398
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