Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westmont Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 was 62% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Westmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
16%
36%
White
57%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westmont Elementary School's ranking?
Westmont Elementary School is ranked #288 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Westmont Elementary School?
509 students attend Westmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Westmont Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westmont Elementary School?
Westmont Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westmont Elementary School offer ?
Westmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westmont Elementary School part of?
Westmont Elementary School is part of Columbia County School District.
School Calendar
View the Westmont Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Veterans Day - Schools Closed (Events)
November 11, 2024 (Monday)
Early Dismissal/Last Day of Semester (Events)
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First day of second semester (Events)
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Schools closed (Events)
January 20, 2025 (Monday)
Presidents Day Holiday - schools closed (Events)
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
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