Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tunnel Hill 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than 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 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tunnel Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Tunnel Hill Elementary School's student population of 303 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tunnel Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tunnel Hill Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
18%
Black
3%
36%
White
77%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tunnel Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School is ranked #602 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Tunnel Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Tunnel Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hope Elementary School, Varnell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Tunnel Hill Elementary School?
303 students attend Tunnel Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tunnel Hill Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tunnel Hill Elementary School?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tunnel Hill Elementary School offer ?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tunnel Hill Elementary School part of?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School is part of Whitfield County School District.
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