Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oglethorpe Avenue 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 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oglethorpe Avenue 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 Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1544 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
33%
18%
Black
39%
36%
White
21%
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
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1544 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School?
581 students attend Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School?
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School part of?
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
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