Serving 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sonoraville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sonoraville Elementary serves the southern part of Calhoun, GA, covering an attendance area of approximately 25.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 4.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoraville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sonoraville Elementary School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
584 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sonoraville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoraville Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#497 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoraville Elementary School's ranking?
Sonoraville Elementary School is ranked #497 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sonoraville Elementary School often compared to?
Sonoraville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swain Elementary School, Red Bud Elementary School, Belwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sonoraville Elementary School?
584 students attend Sonoraville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sonoraville Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonoraville Elementary School?
Sonoraville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sonoraville Elementary School offer ?
Sonoraville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sonoraville Elementary School part of?
Sonoraville Elementary School is part of Gordon County School District.
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