Serving 482 students in grades 1-5, Shuman 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 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 482 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Shuman 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 Shuman Elementary School is 0.37, 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Shuman Elementary School?
482 students attend Shuman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Shuman Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shuman Elementary School?
Shuman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shuman Elementary School offer ?
Shuman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Shuman Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 482 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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