Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Elcan-king 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
47%
36%
White
37%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
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麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average).
How many students attend Elcan-king Elementary School?
455 students attend Elcan-king Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Elcan-king Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elcan-king Elementary School?
Elcan-king Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elcan-king Elementary School offer ?
Elcan-king Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Elcan-king Elementary School part of?
Elcan-king Elementary School is part of Decatur County School District.
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