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Falling Creek Elementary School (Closed 2013)

1019 Falling Creek Dr
Elberton, GA 30635
Falling Creek Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(11-12)
80-84%
81%
(11-12)
90-94%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
37%
36%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Falling Creek Elementary School?
380 students attend Falling Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Falling Creek Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Falling Creek Elementary School?
Falling Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falling Creek Elementary School offer ?
Falling Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Falling Creek Elementary School part of?
Falling Creek Elementary School is part of Elbert County School District.

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