Berta Weathersbee Elementary School

Summary:

Berta Weathersbee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lagrange, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 263 students. Despite being part of the Troup County School District, which is ranked 103 out of 203 districts in Georgia, Berta Weathersbee has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Georgia elementary schools, with a 1-star or 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Berta Weathersbee Elementary significantly underperforms compared to the Troup County and Georgia state averages on standardized tests, with only 20-30% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, compared to 34-48% for the district and state. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 94-95% in recent years, much higher than the 40-94% range of nearby schools like Hogansville Elementary, West Point Elementary, and Hillcrest Elementary.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($9,584 to $11,863) than the nearby schools ($9,078 to $10,712), Berta Weathersbee has not been able to translate this additional funding into improved academic achievement. The school's persistent low performance and the disconnect between spending and outcomes suggest deep-rooted challenges that have not been adequately addressed, likely requiring a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the school's unique socioeconomic context and adopts evidence-based best practices from higher-performing schools in the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1200 Forrest Ave
       Lagrange, GA  30240


(706) 883-1570

District: Troup County

SchoolDigger Rank:
957th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Berta Weathersbee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Long Cane Middle School
High:    Troup County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.4%
White:
6.1%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.3% Help


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Compare Details Berta Weathersbee Elementary School ranks worse than 76.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.36. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Berta Weathersbee Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Troup County:

SchoolDigger ranks Troup County 103rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Berta Weathersbee Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.27 808th 1101 26.6%
2007 28.47 893rd 1125 20.6%
2008 16.56 1028th 1134 9.3%
2009 41.05 768th 1133 32.2%
2010 34.17 897th 1183 24.2%
2011 34.51 912th 1212 24.8%
2012 38.75 864th 1201 28.1%
2013 52.18 716th 1225 41.6%
2014 32.69 950th 1231 22.8%
2015 37.87 760th 1240 38.7%
2016 19.41 1013th 1233 17.8%
2017 5.67 1198th 1205 0.6%
2018 6.07 1195th 1209 1.2%
2019 6.42 1210th 1234 1.9%
2021 10.89 1118th 1214 7.9%
2022 13.22 1104th 1244 11.3%
2023 22.56 966th 1242 22.2%
2024 23.36 957th 1248 23.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Berta Weathersbee Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 14, 2010

Open Quote Our family was new to the area for the school year of 09-10 and have to say that I was not happy when my children were drafted to Berta Weathersbee. After one year in the school, I am very happy with the principal, teachers. Mrs. Whitley was a great 2nd grade teacher. My son has also enjoyed 5th grade with Mrs. Buchanan. They have several programs at the school which my children participated in. Chorus was fabulous and loved their performance. My child also participated in a school play. They teach kids great qualities. The teachers in 5th grade worked hard so that the kids learned their skills and were able to pass the CRCT. My son passed the CRCT!! This was a smaller school so our children got more attention which always helps!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Berta Weathersbee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 134 210 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1995 111 290 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 111 290 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 220 181 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 184 197 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 191 198 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2000 191 206 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 185 218 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 220 230 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 220 230 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 233 231 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 208 238 0 0 0 n/a n/a 13 459
2006 184 245 0 3 0 n/a n/a 15 447
2007 155 236 0 6 0 n/a n/a 21 418
2008 137 210 0 9 0 n/a n/a 18 374
2009 110 221 0 9 0 n/a n/a 18 358
2010 101 235 0 9 0 0 23 0 368
2011 78 234 0 11 0 0 20 0 343
2012 76 258 0 10 0 0 22 0 366
2013 67 273 0 12 0 0 22 0 374
2014 55 297 0 15 0 0 18 0 385
2015 28 218 0 8 0 0 8 0 262
2016 21 317 0 12 0 0 12 0 362
2017 18 317 0 14 0 0 8 0 357
2018 16 296 0 9 0 0 14 0 335
2019 18 262 0 12 0 0 9 0 301
2020 14 257 0 15 1 0 12 0 299
2021 12 255 0 15 1 0 10 0 293
2022 14 249 0 12 2 0 14 0 291
2023 16 235 0 8 1 0 3 0 263

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 349 24.2 14.4 60.7
1995 404 30.5 13.2 69.6
1996 404 30.5 13.2 69.6
1997 405 27.3 14.8 63.7
1998 382 26.6 14.4 66.5
1999 392 27.3 14.4 62.5
2000 398 26.5 15.0 68.1
2001 404 27.0 15.0 66.6
2002 451 31.0 14.5 67.4
2003 451 31.0 14.5 67.4
2004 467 32.0 14.6 66
2005 459 29.5 15.6 69.7
2006 447 30.0 14.9 74.3
2007 418 29.0 14.4 83.9
2008 374 30.0 12.5 83.1
2009 358 28.0 12.8 86.2
2010 368 28.0 13.1 84.5
2011 343 28.0 12.2 91
2012 366 26.9 13.6 95.1
2013 374 26.9 13.9 93
2014 385 29.0 13.2 94.3
2015 262 21.0 12.4 94.7
2016 362 24.0 15.0 99.2
2017 357 27.0 13.2 95.5
2018 335 28.0 11.9 99.7
2019 301 26.0 11.5 91.7
2020 299 25.0 11.9 93.6
2021 293 26.0 11.2 94.9
2022 291 27.4 10.6 n/a
2023 263 26.0 10.1 94.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Berta Weathersbee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 349 24.2 14.4 60.7
1995 404 30.5 13.2 69.6
1996 404 30.5 13.2 69.6
1997 405 27.3 14.8 63.7
1998 382 26.6 14.4 66.5
1999 392 27.3 14.4 62.5
2000 398 26.5 15.0 68.1
2001 404 27.0 15.0 66.6
2002 451 31.0 14.5 67.4
2003 451 31.0 14.5 67.4
2004 467 32.0 14.6 66
2005 459 29.5 15.6 69.7
2006 447 30.0 14.9 74.3
2007 418 29.0 14.4 83.9
2008 374 30.0 12.5 83.1
2009 358 28.0 12.8 86.2
2010 368 28.0 13.1 84.5
2011 343 28.0 12.2 91
2012 366 26.9 13.6 95.1
2013 374 26.9 13.9 93
2014 385 29.0 13.2 94.3
2015 262 21.0 12.4 94.7
2016 362 24.0 15.0 99.2
2017 357 27.0 13.2 95.5
2018 335 28.0 11.9 99.7
2019 301 26.0 11.5 91.7
2020 299 25.0 11.9 93.6
2021 293 26.0 11.2 94.9
2022 291 27.4 10.6 n/a
2023 263 26.0 10.1 94.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Berta Weathersbee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $849 (8.9%) $8,735 (91.1%) $9,584
2018 $720 (7.2%) $9,325 (92.8%) $10,045
2019 $1,042 (8.8%) $10,822 (91.2%) $11,863

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berta Weathersbee Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1210th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 966th of 1242 Elementary schools
 20.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)523.1
 18.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)34.733.5
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)12.535.9
 23.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Troup County)44.543.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)8.913.5
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)32.734.7
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)22.213.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Troup County)4148.6
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)10.224.2
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)37.535.7
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)12.224.2
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Troup County)35.833.5
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)8.221.2
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Troup County)29.932.5
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students301263
 12.6%
African American262235
 10.3%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1816
 11.1%
Two or More Races93
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%94.3%
 2.6%


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Students at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School are 89% African American, 6% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Berta Weathersbee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students who attend Berta Weathersbee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Long Cane Middle School
High : Troup County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Berta Weathersbee Elementary School.


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