Whit Davis Road Elementary School

1450 Whit Davis Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whit Davis Road 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whit Davis Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Whit Davis Road Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
439 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Whit Davis Road 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 Whit Davis Road Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1553 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Whit Davis Road Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whit Davis Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whit Davis Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Whit Davis Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
18%
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Black
48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Whit Davis Road Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Whit Davis Road Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whit Davis Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whit Davis Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whit Davis Road Elementary School's ranking?
Whit Davis Road Elementary School is ranked #1553 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Whit Davis Road Elementary School often compared to?
Whit Davis Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winterville Elementary School, Barnett Shoals Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Whit Davis Road Elementary School?
439 students attend Whit Davis Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Whit Davis Road Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whit Davis Road Elementary School?
Whit Davis Road Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whit Davis Road Elementary School offer ?
Whit Davis Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whit Davis Road Elementary School part of?
Whit Davis Road Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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