Serving 699 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School's student population of 699 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
22%
36%
White
68%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School's ranking?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is ranked #598 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School often compared to?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T.g. Scott Elementary School, Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School?
699 students attend Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School offer ?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School part of?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is part of Monroe County School District.
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