George E. Washington Elementary School (Pk-5) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
16%
Black
(19-20)71%
37%
White
(19-20)21%
39%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend George E. Washington Elementary School (Pk-5)?
283 students attend George E. Washington Elementary School (Pk-5).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of George E. Washington Elementary School (Pk-5) students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does George E. Washington Elementary School (Pk-5) offer ?
George E. Washington Elementary School (Pk-5) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George E. Washington Elementary School (Pk-5) part of?
George E. Washington Elementary School (Pk-5) is part of Meriwether County School District.
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