Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W.s. Hornsby 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 4% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School's student population of 567 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
W.s. Hornsby 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 W.s. Hornsby Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#2202 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
98%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.s. Hornsby Elementary School's ranking?
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School is ranked #2202 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are W.s. Hornsby Elementary School often compared to?
W.s. Hornsby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jenkins-white Elementary School, Walker Traditional Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend W.s. Hornsby Elementary School?
567 students attend W.s. Hornsby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of W.s. Hornsby Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.s. Hornsby Elementary School?
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.s. Hornsby Elementary School offer ?
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W.s. Hornsby Elementary School part of?
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.
In what neighborhood is W.s. Hornsby Elementary School located?
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School is located in the East Augusta neighborhood of Augusta, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in East Augusta.
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