Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ila 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ila Elementary School serves the northwest part of its school district in Ila, GA, covering an area of approximately 71.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ila Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ila Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Graduating Independent Productive Citizens
School Rankings
Ila 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 Ila Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#336 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)18.5%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Ila Gators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ila Elementary School's ranking?
Ila Elementary School is ranked #336 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ila Elementary School often compared to?
Ila Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Comer Elementary School, Danielsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Ila Elementary School?
428 students attend Ila Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ila Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ila Elementary School?
Ila Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ila Elementary School offer ?
Ila Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ila Elementary School part of?
Ila Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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