Serving 684 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Friendship Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Elementary School's student population of 684 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Friendship Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#993 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
36%
18%
Black
7%
36%
White
47%
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
46%
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 is Friendship Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Elementary School is ranked #993 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Friendship Elementary School often compared to?
Friendship Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buford Elementary School, Harmony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Friendship Elementary School?
684 students attend Friendship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Friendship Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Elementary School?
Friendship Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendship Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Friendship Elementary School part of?
Friendship Elementary School is part of Hall County School District.
School Reviews
2 11/22/2010
I do not recommend this school. We moved recently from New Jersey and the few months that my children are attending this school we noticed lower grades and lack of management from a few teachers of how to deal with certain situations with the students.
2 9/26/2007
the teachers at friendship elementary school do not involve themselves enough in the classrooms,they hand out their work and assignments to the children but actual time spent explaining what they need is minimal my child is very discouraged,i have spoken with several other parents,whose children also attend friendship and they are troubled as well.this is the second year my child has attended this school and as far as academically this school is very disappointing in its support of child learning.
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