Serving 1,439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad's student population of 1,439 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad is 0.62, 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
#406 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
22%
36%
White
57%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad is ranked #406 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad often compared to?
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroadis often viewed alongside schools like Roland W. Russom Elementary School, Burnt Hickory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad?
1,439 students attend Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad?
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad offer ?
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad part of?
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad is part of Paulding County School District.
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View the Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Winter Break- Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Release
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
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