Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Heights 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 was 21% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
20%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
36%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
63%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend North Heights Elementary School?
475 students attend North Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of North Heights Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Heights Elementary School?
North Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Heights Elementary School offer ?
North Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Heights Elementary School part of?
North Heights Elementary School is part of Rome City School District.
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