Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pate's Creek 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 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pate's Creek Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pate's Creek 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 Pate's Creek Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1280 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
64%
36%
White
9%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pate's Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Pate's Creek Elementary School is ranked #1280 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Pate's Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Pate's Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Pate's Creek Elementary School?
533 students attend Pate's Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pate's Creek Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pate's Creek Elementary School?
Pate's Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pate's Creek Elementary School offer ?
Pate's Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pate's Creek Elementary School part of?
Pate's Creek Elementary School is part of Henry County School District.
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