Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Portal Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Portal Elementary School serves the northwest part of Portal, GA, encompassing an approximate area of 105.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10 to 15-minute drive, with an average distance of 6.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 10.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portal Elementary School's student population of 422 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Portal Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portal Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portal Elementary School's ranking?
Portal Elementary School is ranked #688 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Portal Elementary School often compared to?
Portal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julia P. Bryant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Portal Elementary School?
422 students attend Portal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Portal Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portal Elementary School?
Portal Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Portal Elementary School offer ?
Portal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portal Elementary School part of?
Portal Elementary School is part of Bulloch County School District.
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