Serving 632 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 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#601 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
20%
36%
White
70%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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 #601 out of 2,168 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School?
632 students attend Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School students are White, 20% 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 13:1, which is lower 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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