Serving 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Wert 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 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Wert Elementary School's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Van Wert 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 Van Wert Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1764 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)37.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Wert Elementary School's ranking?
Van Wert Elementary School is ranked #1764 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Van Wert Elementary School often compared to?
Van Wert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside Elementary School, Rockmart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Van Wert Elementary School?
693 students attend Van Wert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Van Wert Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Wert Elementary School?
Van Wert Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Wert Elementary School offer ?
Van Wert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Wert Elementary School part of?
Van Wert Elementary School is part of Polk County School District.
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