Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brooks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brooks Elementary School's student population of 813 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooks Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#100 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
14%
36%
White
67%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks Elementary School's ranking?
Brooks Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Brooks Elementary School often compared to?
Brooks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbor Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Brooks Elementary School?
813 students attend Brooks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Brooks Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 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 Brooks Elementary School?
Brooks Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooks Elementary School offer ?
Brooks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brooks Elementary School part of?
Brooks Elementary School is part of Coweta County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School-Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School-Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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