Ritch Elementary School serves 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
17%
36%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Ritch Elementary School?
334 students attend Ritch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ritch Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ritch Elementary School?
Ritch Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ritch Elementary School offer ?
Ritch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ritch Elementary School part of?
Ritch Elementary School is part of Paulding County School District.
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