Banks County Upper Elementary School serves 383 students in grades 4-5.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
4%
36%
White
87%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Banks County Upper Elementary School?
383 students attend Banks County Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Banks County Upper Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Banks County Upper Elementary School offer ?
Banks County Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Banks County Upper Elementary School part of?
Banks County Upper Elementary School is part of Banks County School District.
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