Pelham Elementary School
Tel:
(229)294-8170
- Pelham Elementary School serves 752 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Pelham Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Pelham Elementary School's student population of 752 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 752 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pelham Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pelham Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1804 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 41% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 59% | 37% |
| White | 32% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pelham City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pelham Elementary School is Pelham High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pelham City Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pelham City Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pelham Pelham High School Grades: 9-12 | 439 students
0.2 miles
720 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229)294-8623 0.2 9-12 439 - Pelham Pelham City Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 291 students
0.6 miles
209 Mathewson Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229)294-6063 0.6 6-8 291 - Pelham Shiver Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 566 students
5.1 miles
1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
(229)377-2325 5.1 PK-8 566 - Camilla Mitchell County Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 347 students
7.9 miles
55 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229)336-0980 7.9 5-7 347 - Camilla Mitchell County Primary School Grades: PK-1 | 282 students
7.9 miles
50 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229)336-8250 7.9 PK-1 282
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