Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitehead Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitehead Road Elementary School serves the northwest part of Athens, GA, covering an area of approximately 9.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitehead Road Elementary School's student population of 632 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitehead Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitehead Road Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1222 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
42%
20%
Black
33%
36%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehead Road Elementary School's ranking?
Whitehead Road Elementary School is ranked #1222 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Whitehead Road Elementary School often compared to?
Whitehead Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timothy Elementary School, Whit Davis Road Elementary School, Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Whitehead Road Elementary School?
632 students attend Whitehead Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Whitehead Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitehead Road Elementary School?
Whitehead Road Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitehead Road Elementary School offer ?
Whitehead Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitehead Road Elementary School part of?
Whitehead Road Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
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