Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Panola Way 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 9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Panola Way Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Panola Way Elementary School's student population of 653 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Panola Way 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 Panola Way Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#2063 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
89%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Panola Way Elementary School is ranked #2063 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Panola Way Elementary School often compared to?
Panola Way Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marbut Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Panola Way Elementary School?
653 students attend Panola Way Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Panola Way Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Panola Way Elementary School?
Panola Way Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Panola Way Elementary School offer ?
Panola Way Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Panola Way Elementary School part of?
Panola Way Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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Review Panola Way Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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