Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitesville 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 was 35% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
72%
36%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average).
How many students attend Whitesville Road Elementary School?
537 students attend Whitesville Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Whitesville Road Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitesville Road Elementary School?
Whitesville Road Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitesville Road Elementary School offer ?
Whitesville Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitesville Road Elementary School part of?
Whitesville Road Elementary School is part of Troup County School District.
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