Serving 1,324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wc Abney 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 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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: 1,324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WC Abney Elementary serves the northeast part of Dallas, GA, covering an area of approximately 12.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 3.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wc Abney Elementary School's student population of 1,324 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,324 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wc Abney 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 Wc Abney Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#628 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wc Abney Elementary School's ranking?
Wc Abney Elementary School is ranked #628 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Wc Abney Elementary School often compared to?
Wc Abney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. A. Roberts Elementary School, Northside 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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Wc Abney Elementary School?
1,324 students attend Wc Abney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Wc Abney Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wc Abney Elementary School?
Wc Abney Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wc Abney Elementary School offer ?
Wc Abney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wc Abney Elementary School part of?
Wc Abney Elementary School is part of Paulding County School District.
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