Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Craig-houghton 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
97%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average).
How many students attend Craig-houghton Elementary School?
386 students attend Craig-houghton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Craig-houghton Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Craig-houghton Elementary School?
Craig-houghton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Craig-houghton Elementary School offer ?
Craig-houghton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Craig-houghton Elementary School part of?
Craig-houghton Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.
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