Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altama 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 is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altama Elementary School's student population of 583 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Altama Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altama Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1577 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
60%
36%
White
11%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altama Elementary School's ranking?
Altama Elementary School is ranked #1577 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Altama Elementary School often compared to?
Altama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodyear Elementary School, Burroughs-molette Elementary School, Greer 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 37% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Altama Elementary School?
583 students attend Altama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Altama Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% 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 Altama Elementary School?
Altama Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Altama Elementary School offer ?
Altama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Altama Elementary School part of?
Altama Elementary School is part of Glynn County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Second Semester (Events)
January 08, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break Holidays (Events)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break Holidays (Events)
April 01, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break Holidays (Events)
April 02, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break Holidays (Events)
April 03, 2025 (Thursday)
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