Hesse School vs. Ellis Elementary School
Should you attend Hesse School or Ellis 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
Hesse School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Ellis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,022 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hesse 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 29% (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 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ellis Elementary School ranks in the top 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 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than 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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,022 students
441 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1461 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1046 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
44
Kindergarten Students
99
48
Grade 1 Students
117
54
Grade 2 Students
111
54
Grade 3 Students
112
47
Grade 4 Students
107
46
Grade 5 Students
110
46
Grade 6 Students
92
37
Grade 7 Students
113
34
Grade 8 Students
111
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
29%
7%
% Black
21%
35%
% White
39%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
