Hesse School vs. Ellis Elementary School
Should I attend Hesse School or Ellis 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
Hesse School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Ellis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,018 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hesse 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 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,018 students
425 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1478 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#816 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
55
44
Kindergarten Students
109
48
Grade 1 Students
104
55
Grade 2 Students
111
51
Grade 3 Students
101
50
Grade 4 Students
93
44
Grade 5 Students
96
41
Grade 6 Students
103
36
Grade 7 Students
117
31
Grade 8 Students
129
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
29%
7%
% Black
21%
35%
% White
40%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%