Serving 963 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wacona Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 963 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Wacona 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 Wacona Elementary School is 0.59, 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Wacona Elementary School?
963 students attend Wacona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wacona Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wacona Elementary School?
Wacona Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wacona Elementary School offer ?
Wacona Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wacona Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 963 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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