Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willis Foreman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Willis Foreman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2104 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
80%
36%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willis Foreman Elementary School's ranking?
Willis Foreman Elementary School is ranked #2104 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Willis Foreman Elementary School?
332 students attend Willis Foreman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Willis Foreman Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willis Foreman Elementary School?
Willis Foreman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willis Foreman Elementary School offer ?
Willis Foreman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willis Foreman Elementary School part of?
Willis Foreman Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.
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