West Haralson Elementary School
Tel:
(770)574-7060
- West Haralson Elementary School serves 365 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (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 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
West Haralson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Haralson Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Haralson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Haralson Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. 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 | #1331 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 2% | 37% |
| White | 89% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Haralson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Haralson Elementary School is Haralson County High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Haralson County Middle School (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tallapoosa Primary School (2.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tallapoosa Tallapoosa Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 491 students
2.2 miles
581 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770)574-7444 2.2 PK-2 491 - Tallapoosa Haralson County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1035 students
2.9 miles
1655 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770)574-7647 2.9 9-12 1035 - Tallapoosa Haralson County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 722 students
4.3 miles
2633 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770)646-8600 4.3 6-8 722 - Buchanan Buchanan Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 458 students
6.5 miles
271 Van Wert St
Buchanan, GA 30113
(770)646-5523 6.5 PK-2 458 - Buchanan Buchanan Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 413 students
6.8 miles
215 College Cir
Buchanan, GA 30113
(770)646-5140 6.8 3-5 413
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