Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ellijay Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 757 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Ellijay Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellijay Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Ellijay Elementary School is ranked #766 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Ellijay Elementary School?
757 students attend Ellijay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ellijay Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellijay Elementary School?
Ellijay Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ellijay Elementary School offer ?
Ellijay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ellijay Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 757 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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