Copeland Elementary School
Copeland Elementary School serves 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Copeland Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Copeland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Copeland Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 508 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Copeland Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Copeland Elementary School is 0.35, 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 | #1962 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 80% | 37% |
| White | 8% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Copeland Elementary School is Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lake Forest Hills Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Lake Forest Hills Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 705 students10
1.0 miles
3140 Lake Forest Dr
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7317 1 PK-5 705 - Augusta Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: PS% Grades: 6-12 | 14 students
1.3 miles
3100 Perimeter Pkwy
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 651-0005 1.3 6-12 14 - Augusta Langford Middle School Math: 10% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 813 students10
1.7 miles
3019 Walton Way Ext
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7301 1.7 6-8 813 - Augusta Bayvale Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 494 students10
1.9 miles
3309 Milledgeville Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7255 1.9 PK-5 494 - Augusta Tutt Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 481 students10
2.2 miles
495 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7288 2.2 6-8 481
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