Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ethel W. Kight 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 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School's student population of 569 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1373 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
65%
36%
White
13%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethel W. Kight Elementary School's ranking?
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is ranked #1373 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ethel W. Kight Elementary School often compared to?
Ethel W. Kight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Forest Elementary School, Callaway Elementary School, Berta Weathersbee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Ethel W. Kight Elementary School?
569 students attend Ethel W. Kight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ethel W. Kight Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethel W. Kight Elementary School?
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ethel W. Kight Elementary School offer ?
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ethel W. Kight Elementary School part of?
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School is part of Troup County School District.
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