Kilpatrick Elementary School

7534 Tara Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kilpatrick Elementary School 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 is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : Kilpatrick Elementary School serves the northwest part of Jonesboro, GA, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kilpatrick Elementary School's student population of 637 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Kilpatrick Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kilpatrick Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1673 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

27%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

18%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

≤5%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
46%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
46%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
2%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.58

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
29.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%

Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kilpatrick Elementary School's ranking?
Kilpatrick Elementary School is ranked #1673 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Kilpatrick Elementary School often compared to?
Kilpatrick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Kilpatrick Elementary School?
637 students attend Kilpatrick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kilpatrick Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kilpatrick Elementary School?
Kilpatrick Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kilpatrick Elementary School offer ?
Kilpatrick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kilpatrick Elementary School part of?
Kilpatrick Elementary School is part of Clayton County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break. School Closed
October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
Fall Break. School Closed
October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
Fall Break. School Closed
October 16, 2026 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : Kilpatrick Elementary School serves the northwest part of Jonesboro, GA, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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