Altamaha Elementary School vs. Fourth District Elementary School
Should you attend Altamaha Elementary School or Fourth District Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Altamaha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Fourth District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altamaha Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fourth District Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
389 students
129 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%


Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
12 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#588 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#540 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-59%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-49%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
21-39%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
47
20
Kindergarten Students
62
25
Grade 1 Students
55
19
Grade 2 Students
57
15
Grade 3 Students
55
22
Grade 4 Students
53
12
Grade 5 Students
60
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a

% Hispanic
8%
15%


% Black
5%
4%


% White
82%
76%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%


Diversity Score
0.32
0.40


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
15%

