Washington-wilkes Elementary School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(706) 678-7124
Washington-wilkes Elementary School serves 330 students in grades 4-5.
Washington-wilkes Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Washington-wilkes Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Washington-wilkes Elementary School's student population of 330 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 330 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington-wilkes Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington-wilkes Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1564 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 52% | 37% |
| White | 34% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilkes County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Washington-wilkes Primary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-3 | 468 students10
0.6 miles
910 E Robert Toombs Ave
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2633 0.6 K-3 468 - Washington Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 429 students10
3.3 miles
1182 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2426 3.3 9-12 429 - Washington Washington-wilkes Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 333 students10
3.3 miles
1180 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7132 3.3 6-8 333 - Lincolnton Lincoln County Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 528 students10
14.2 miles
175 Rowland York Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3449 14.2 PK-5 528 - Lincolnton Lincoln County High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 369 students10
15.2 miles
200 Charles Ward Elam Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3121 15.2 9-12 369
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