Wilkinson County Elementary School
Wilkinson County Elementary School serves 325 students in grades 3-5.
Wilkinson County Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (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 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Wilkinson County Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Wilkinson County Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 325 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wilkinson County 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 Wilkinson County Elementary School is 0.58, 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 | #1383 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 56% | 37% |
| White | 33% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilkinson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wilkinson County Elementary School is Wilkinson County High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wilkinson County Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wilkinson County Primary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Irwinton Wilkinson County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 374 students
0.0 miles
12516 Georgia Highway 57. East
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2161 0 PK-2 374 - Irwinton Wilkinson County Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 292 students10
0.8 miles
11471 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2541 0.8 6-8 292 - Irwinton Wilkinson County High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 405 students10
2.4 miles
11481 Ga Highway 57
Irwinton, GA 31042
(478) 946-2441 2.4 9-12 405 - Jeffersonville Twiggs County High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 259 students10
13.7 miles
375 Watson Dr
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3112 13.7 9-12 259 - Jeffersonville Twiggs Middle School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 160 students10
13.7 miles
375 Watson Dr
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3113 13.7 6-8 160
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