Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles Spencer 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Charles Spencer 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 Charles Spencer 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Charles Spencer Elementary School?
397 students attend Charles Spencer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Charles Spencer Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Spencer Elementary School?
Charles Spencer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles Spencer Elementary School offer ?
Charles Spencer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charles Spencer Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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