Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oglethorpe Avenue 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% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School serves the west part of Athens, GA, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being around 5.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oglethorpe Avenue 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 Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1445 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
40%
20%
Black
32%
36%
White
20%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1445 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School?
563 students attend Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School?
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School part of?
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
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