Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Menlo 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Menlo Elementary School serves the northwest part of Menlo, GA, covering an area of approximately 86.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the attendance zone takes about 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 10.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Menlo Elementary School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Menlo 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 Menlo Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1426 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
1%
36%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
91%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Menlo Elementary School's ranking?
Menlo Elementary School is ranked #1426 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Menlo Elementary School often compared to?
Menlo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyerly Elementary School, Summerville Middle School, Leroy Massey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Menlo Elementary School?
352 students attend Menlo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Menlo Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Menlo Elementary School?
Menlo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Menlo Elementary School offer ?
Menlo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Menlo Elementary School part of?
Menlo Elementary School is part of Chattooga County School District.
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