Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cave Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)70-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
4%
36%
White
89%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cave Spring Elementary School?
163 students attend Cave Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cave Spring Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cave Spring Elementary School?
Cave Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cave Spring Elementary School offer ?
Cave Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cave Spring Elementary School part of?
Cave Spring Elementary School is part of Floyd County School District.
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