Washington-wilkes Elementary School
Tel:
(706)678-7124
- Washington-wilkes Elementary School serves 333 students in grades 4-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Washington-wilkes Elementary School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 333 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington-wilkes Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington-wilkes Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1208 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 52% | 37% |
| White | 36% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilkes County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington-wilkes Elementary School is Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washington-wilkes Middle School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washington-wilkes Primary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Washington-wilkes Primary School Grades: K-3 | 485 students
0.6 miles
910 E Robert Toombs Ave
Washington, GA 30673
(706)678-2633 0.6 K-3 485 - Washington Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School Grades: 9-12 | 422 students
3.3 miles
1182 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706)678-2426 3.3 9-12 422 - Washington Washington-wilkes Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 337 students
3.3 miles
1180 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706)678-7132 3.3 6-8 337 - Lincolnton Lincoln County Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 569 students
14.2 miles
175 Rowland York Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706)359-3449 14.2 PK-5 569 - Lincolnton Lincoln County High School Grades: 9-12 | 395 students
15.2 miles
200 Charles Ward Elam Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706)359-3121 15.2 9-12 395
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