Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Schley County Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Schley County Elementary School serves the entire district of Ellaville, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 167.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being 16.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schley County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Schley County Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Schley County Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schley County Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#367 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
14%
36%
White
76%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schley County Elementary School's ranking?
Schley County Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Schley County Elementary School?
604 students attend Schley County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Schley County Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schley County Elementary School?
Schley County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schley County Elementary School offer ?
Schley County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Schley County Elementary School part of?
Schley County Elementary School is part of Schley County School District.
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