Serving 352 students in grades 3-5, A. S. Clark 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 78% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 91% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 94%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)78%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)91%
94%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
62%
36%
White
30%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% GA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 94% GA state average).
How many students attend A. S. Clark Elementary School?
352 students attend A. S. Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of A. S. Clark Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. S. Clark Elementary School?
A. S. Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. S. Clark Elementary School offer ?
A. S. Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is A. S. Clark Elementary School part of?
A. S. Clark Elementary School is part of Crisp County School District.
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