Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coal Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Coal Mountain Elementary School serves the northern part of Cumming, GA, covering an attendance area of approximately 8.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coal Mountain Elementary School's student population of 747 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coal Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal Mountain Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#612 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Coal Mountain Elementary School is ranked #612 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Coal Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Coal Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Coal Mountain Elementary School?
747 students attend Coal Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Coal Mountain Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coal Mountain Elementary School?
Coal Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coal Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Coal Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coal Mountain Elementary School part of?
Coal Mountain Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.
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