Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Yonah Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Yonah Elementary School serves the northeast part of Sautee Nacoochee, GA, covering an area of approximately 121.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Yonah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Yonah Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Yonah Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Yonah 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
#566 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
36%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-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 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 20-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 Mount Yonah Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Yonah Elementary School is ranked #566 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mount Yonah Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Yonah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mossy Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mount Yonah Elementary School?
424 students attend Mount Yonah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mount Yonah Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Yonah Elementary School?
Mount Yonah Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Yonah Elementary School offer ?
Mount Yonah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Yonah Elementary School part of?
Mount Yonah Elementary School is part of White County School District.
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