Blackwell Elementary School vs. Nicholson Elementary School
Should I attend Blackwell Elementary School or Nicholson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Blackwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Nicholson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blackwell Elementary School ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nicholson 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
641 students
406 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#968 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#575 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
10
Kindergarten Students
84
70
Grade 1 Students
102
61
Grade 2 Students
111
66
Grade 3 Students
113
74
Grade 4 Students
110
58
Grade 5 Students
109
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
22%
25%
% Black
20%
11%
% White
45%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
