Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willis Foreman 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willis Foreman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Willis Foreman Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willis Foreman 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 Willis Foreman Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#2127 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
80%
36%
White
9%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willis Foreman Elementary School's ranking?
Willis Foreman Elementary School is ranked #2127 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Willis Foreman Elementary School?
332 students attend Willis Foreman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Willis Foreman Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willis Foreman Elementary School?
Willis Foreman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willis Foreman Elementary School offer ?
Willis Foreman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Willis Foreman Elementary School part of?
Willis Foreman Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.
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