Commerce Elementary School
Tel:
(706)335-1801
- Commerce Elementary School serves 230 students in grades 3-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (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 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Commerce 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
- Commerce Elementary School's student population of 230 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-4 |
| Total Students | 230 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Commerce Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Commerce Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. 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 | #325 out of 2,174 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 15% |
| Black | 13% | 37% |
| White | 65% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Commerce City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Commerce Elementary School is Commerce High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Commerce Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Commerce Primary (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Commerce Commerce High School Grades: 9-12 | 436 students
0.3 miles
272 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)335-5942 0.3 9-12 436 - Commerce Commerce Primary Grades: PK-2 | 434 students
0.3 miles
395 Minish Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)335-5587 0.3 PK-2 434 - Commerce Commerce Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 485 students
0.9 miles
7690 Jefferson Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)335-5594 0.9 5-8 485 - Commerce East Jackson Comprehensive High School Grades: 9-12 | 926 students
3.3 miles
1435 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)336-8900 3.3 9-12 926 - Commerce East Jackson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 498 students
3.3 miles
1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)336-7900 3.3 PK-5 498
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