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King - Danforth Elementary School (Closed 2016)

1301 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, King - Danforth 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(14-15)
≤5%
38%
(14-15)
6-9%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
95%
36%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend King - Danforth Elementary School?
328 students attend King - Danforth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of King - Danforth Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King - Danforth Elementary School?
King - Danforth Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does King - Danforth Elementary School offer ?
King - Danforth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is King - Danforth Elementary School part of?
King - Danforth Elementary School is part of Bibb County School District.

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