Falling Creek Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
37%
36%
White
53%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Falling Creek Elementary School?
380 students attend Falling Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Falling Creek Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falling Creek Elementary School?
Falling Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falling Creek Elementary School offer ?
Falling Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Falling Creek Elementary School part of?
Falling Creek Elementary School is part of Elbert County School District.
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