Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Free Home Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Free Home Elementary School serves the eastern part of Canton, GA, covering an area of approximately 24.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Free Home Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Free Home Elementary School's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Free Home Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Free Home Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#355 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Rockets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Free Home Elementary School's ranking?
Free Home Elementary School is ranked #355 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Free Home Elementary School often compared to?
Free Home Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macedonia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Free Home Elementary School?
280 students attend Free Home Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Free Home Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Free Home Elementary School?
Free Home Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Free Home Elementary School offer ?
Free Home Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Free Home Elementary School part of?
Free Home Elementary School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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