Pelham Elementary School
Pelham Elementary School serves 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Pelham Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
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 20%)
School Overview
Pelham Elementary School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 716 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pelham Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pelham Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1567 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 60% | 37% |
| White | 31% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pelham City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Pelham City Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pelham Pelham High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 422 students10
0.2 miles
720 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8623 0.2 9-12 422 - Pelham Pelham City Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 327 students10
0.6 miles
209 Mathewson Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063 0.6 6-8 327 - Pelham Shiver Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 568 students10
5.1 miles
1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325 5.1 PK-8 568 - Camilla Mitchell County Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-7 | 330 students10
7.9 miles
55 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0980 7.9 5-7 330 - Camilla Mitchell County Primary School Grades: PK-1 | 238 students
7.9 miles
50 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-8250 7.9 PK-1 238
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