Ellijay Elementary School
Rating
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(706) 276-5020
Ellijay Elementary School serves 631 students in grades 2-4.
Ellijay Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Ellijay Elementary School's student population of 631 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-4 |
| Total Students | 631 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Rankings
Ellijay Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ellijay Elementary School is 0.47, 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 | #821 out of 2196 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 15% |
| Black | n/a | 37% |
| White | 65% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilmer County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ellijay Elementary School is Gilmer High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Clear Creek Middle School (5.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ellijay Primary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ellijay Ellijay Primary School Grades: PK-1 | 517 students
0.4 miles
196 Mccutchen St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5010 0.4 PK-1 517 - Ellijay Gilmer Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-6 | 686 students10
1.1 miles
1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030 1.1 5-6 686 - Ellijay Gilmer High School Math: 32% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,182 student10
1.6 miles
408 Bobcat Trl
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080 1.6 9-12 1,182 - Ellijay Mountain View Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 473 students10
1.6 miles
350 Calvin Jackson Dr
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5100 1.6 PK-4 473 - Ellijay Clear Creek Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 642 students10
5.5 miles
346 Clear Creek School Dr
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5150 5.5 7-8 642
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