Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fourth District Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fourth District Elementary School serves the southeast part of Surrency, GA, covering an area of approximately 151.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone up to 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fourth District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fourth District Elementary School's student population of 148 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fourth District 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 Fourth District Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#538 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
8%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
66%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
10%
5%
Showing 2007–2017. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fourth District Elementary School's ranking?
Fourth District Elementary School is ranked #538 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Fourth District Elementary School often compared to?
Fourth District Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Altamaha Elementary School, Appling County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Fourth District Elementary School?
148 students attend Fourth District Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fourth District Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fourth District Elementary School?
Fourth District Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fourth District Elementary School offer ?
Fourth District Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fourth District Elementary School part of?
Fourth District Elementary School is part of Appling County School District.
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