Commerce Elementary School
Commerce Elementary School serves 235 students in grades 3-4.
Commerce Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Commerce Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Commerce Elementary School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-4 |
| Total Students | 235 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Commerce Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Commerce Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #249 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 15% |
| Black | 12% | 37% |
| White | 69% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Commerce City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Commerce Commerce High School Math: 38% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 479 students10
0.3 miles
272 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5942 0.3 9-12 479 - Commerce Commerce Primary Grades: PK-2 | 442 students
0.3 miles
395 Minish Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5587 0.3 PK-2 442 - Commerce Commerce Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 484 students10
0.9 miles
7690 Jefferson Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5594 0.9 5-8 484 - Commerce East Jackson Comprehensive High School Math: 48% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 8-12 | 1,203 student10
3.3 miles
1435 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900 3.3 8-12 1,203 - Commerce East Jackson Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 699 students10
3.3 miles
1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900 3.3 PK-5 699
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