Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wauka Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Wauka Mountain Elementary School serves the northern part of Gainesville, GA, covering an area of approximately 62.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wauka Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wauka Mountain Elementary School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wauka Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauka Mountain Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#618 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
2%
36%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
84%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wauka Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Wauka Mountain Elementary School is ranked #618 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Wauka Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Wauka Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Wauka Mountain Elementary School?
546 students attend Wauka Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wauka Mountain Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wauka Mountain Elementary School?
Wauka Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wauka Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Wauka Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wauka Mountain Elementary School part of?
Wauka Mountain Elementary School is part of Hall County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
It has always been a good school until this past year when the principal decided to convert to a charter school. Now the students are all behind and the parents are mad.
2 10/10/2025
The teachers has select few that they will help and those kids are kids that come from families with money.
The teachers doesn't want to help children that ask and don't understand the work specially if you are in the lower income group.
And when it comes to bullying I as a parent went to teachers and principals about issues my Daugther was having with other students and nothing is ever don't about it.
The classrooms are overly full.
The teachers hearts aren't in teaching they could careless how the child is doing. Its really sad to see that. Even some teachers make comments that a child isn't gonna make something of themselves and better get use to asking do you want fries with that. No child should hear that from a teacher period..
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