Ellis Elementary School vs. Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Should I attend Ellis Elementary School or Jacob G. Smith 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
Ellis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ellis Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower 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 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
425 students
445 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#816 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#351 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
27
Kindergarten Students
48
72
Grade 1 Students
55
68
Grade 2 Students
51
76
Grade 3 Students
50
74
Grade 4 Students
44
62
Grade 5 Students
41
66
Grade 6 Students
36
-
Grade 7 Students
31
-
Grade 8 Students
25
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
35%
45%
% White
50%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
