Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lillian C. Poole Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lillian C. Poole Elementary School serves the west part of Dallas, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 40.8 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School's student population of 460 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lillian C. Poole Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#987 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mighty Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lillian C. Poole Elementary School's ranking?
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lillian C. Poole Elementary School often compared to?
Lillian C. Poole Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallas Elementary School, Hiram Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lillian C. Poole Elementary School?
460 students attend Lillian C. Poole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lillian C. Poole Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lillian C. Poole Elementary School?
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lillian C. Poole Elementary School offer ?
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lillian C. Poole Elementary School part of?
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School is part of Paulding County School District.
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