Wacona Elementary School vs. Ruskin Elementary School
Should I attend Wacona Elementary School or Ruskin 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
Wacona Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ruskin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 920 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wacona 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 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ruskin 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
920 students
391 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#947 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
310
-
Kindergarten Students
110
64
Grade 1 Students
100
68
Grade 2 Students
106
68
Grade 3 Students
113
71
Grade 4 Students
92
61
Grade 5 Students
89
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
31%
35%
% White
58%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%