Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rossville 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rossville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rossville Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rossville 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 Rossville Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#1301 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
14%
36%
White
69%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rossville Elementary School's ranking?
Rossville Elementary School is ranked #1301 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Rossville Elementary School often compared to?
Rossville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Rossville Elementary School?
416 students attend Rossville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rossville Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rossville Elementary School?
Rossville Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rossville Elementary School offer ?
Rossville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rossville Elementary School part of?
Rossville Elementary School is part of Walker County School District.
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