Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, National Hills 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% 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
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
64%
36%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
7%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend National Hills Elementary School?
211 students attend National Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of National Hills Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of National Hills Elementary School?
National Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does National Hills Elementary School offer ?
National Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is National Hills Elementary School part of?
National Hills Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.
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