Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Statham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: 776 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Statham Elementary School serves the eastern part of Statham, GA, covering an area of approximately 30.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of around 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Statham Elementary School's student population of 776 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
Statham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Statham Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1497 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red & Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Statham Elementary School's ranking?
Statham Elementary School is ranked #1497 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Statham Elementary School often compared to?
Statham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holsenbeck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Statham Elementary School?
776 students attend Statham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Statham Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Statham Elementary School?
Statham Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Statham Elementary School offer ?
Statham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Statham Elementary School part of?
Statham Elementary School is part of Barrow County School District.
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