Western Elementary School vs. Canongate Elementary School
Should I attend Western Elementary School or Canongate 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
Western Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Canongate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Western 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Canongate Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
388 students
653 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#181 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
49
Kindergarten Students
69
98
Grade 1 Students
50
82
Grade 2 Students
56
115
Grade 3 Students
55
99
Grade 4 Students
51
89
Grade 5 Students
62
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
32%
7%
% White
54%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%