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:
957^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,863

Students who attend Berta Weathersbee Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 268

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.6%

White:

6.0%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Berta Weathersbee Elementary School ranks worse than 76.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 9^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Troup County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Berta Weathersbee Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Troup County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (89.6%), White (6%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School is 11.2, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Troup County School District! (See more...)

Compare Berta Weathersbee Elementary School employs 23.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School is $11,863, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Troup County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Troup County:

SchoolDigger ranks Troup County 103^rd 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
2006	35.27	808^th	1101	26.6%
2007	28.47	893^rd	1125	20.6%
2008	16.56	1028^th	1134	9.3%
2009	41.05	768^th	1133	32.2%
2010	34.17	897^th	1183	24.2%
2011	34.51	912^th	1212	24.8%
2012	38.75	864^th	1201	28.1%
2013	52.18	716^th	1225	41.6%
2014	32.69	950^th	1231	22.8%
2015	37.87	760^th	1240	38.7%
2016	19.41	1013^th	1233	17.8%
2017	5.67	1198^th	1205	0.6%
2018	6.07	1195^th	1209	1.2%
2019	6.42	1210^th	1234	1.9%
2021	10.89	1118^th	1214	7.9%
2022	13.22	1104^th	1244	11.3%
2023	22.56	966^th	1242	22.2%
2024	23.36	957^th	1248	23.3%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, May 14, 2010

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
2024	16	240	0	7	2	0	3	0	268

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
2024	268	23.9	11.2	100

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
2024	268	23.9	11.2	100

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 1210^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 966^th 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)	5	23.1	18.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)	34.7	33.5	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)	12.5	35.9	23.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Troup County)	44.5	43.4	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)	8.9	13.5	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)	32.7	34.7	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)	22.2	13.5	8.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Troup County)	41	48.6	7.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)	10.2	24.2	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)	37.5	35.7	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)	12.2	24.2	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Troup County)	35.8	33.5	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Berta Weathersbee Elementary School)	8.2	21.2	13%
5th Grade Science (Troup County)	29.9	32.5	2.6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	301	263	12.6%
African American	262	235	10.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	18	16	11.1%
Two or More Races	9	3	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.7%	94.3%	2.6%

Schools Near Berta Weathersbee Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Forrest Ave	Lagrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 883-1570	268	24	11.2	100.0%	16 (6.0%)	240 (89.6%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	23.4	957^th of 1248 public elementary schools	23.3%		22.6	966^th of 1242 public elementary schools	22.2%	9	20.0	22.0	30.3	25.0	43.9	18.2	15.2	$11,863	$1,042	$10,822
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	75 Gordon Rd	Lagrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7943	603	50	11.9	100.0%	53 (8.8%)	356 (59.0%)	152 (25.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.3%)	32.3	802^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	35.7%		28.6	857^th of 1242 public elementary schools	31.0%	55	31.7	14.7	32.2	40.2	38.2	26.4	34.5	$10,645	$1,343	$9,302
Clearview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1905 S Davis Rd	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7900	642	45	14.2	100.0%	84 (13.1%)	395 (61.5%)	103 (16.0%)	32 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.2%)	13.4	1131^st of 1248 public elementary schools	9.4%		21.6	979^th of 1242 public elementary schools	21.2%	152	13.7	13.5	23.2	16.5	14.6	18.8	23.4	$9,318	$1,107	$8,211
Hollis Hand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	641 Country Club Rd	LaGrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 883-1580	594	38	15.7	54.7%	367 (61.8%)	124 (20.9%)	64 (10.8%)	15 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.9%)	78.1	251^st of 1248 public elementary schools	79.9%		68.7	349^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.9%	98	43.0	51.3	57.8	73.1	65.8	49.4	56.6	$9,393	$792	$8,601
Franklin Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Scholar Ln	Lagrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 845-7556	664	56	11.8	100.0%	138 (20.8%)	368 (55.4%)	102 (15.4%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.9%)	37.1	739^th of 1248 public elementary schools	40.8%		37.2	738^th of 1242 public elementary schools	40.6%	1	23.1	27.5	38.6	20.7	63.7	31.7	36.6	$9,700	$1,021	$8,679
Long Cane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	238 Long Cane Rd	LaGrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7948	619	37	16.5	69.5%	435 (70.3%)	101 (16.3%)	36 (5.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (6.3%)	77	265^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.8%		66	379^th of 1242 public elementary schools	69.5%	114	52.7	36.3	70.7	61.3	51.6	62.0	57.6	$9,078	$668	$8,410
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3116 Robert Hayes Rd	Lagrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7940	376	26	14.4	62.2%	265 (70.5%)	60 (16.0%)	19 (5.1%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	92	111^th of 1248 public elementary schools	91.1%		91.5	117^th of 1242 public elementary schools	90.6%	6	71.2	58.6	67.3	79.7	84.5	67.3	57.1	$10,496	$694	$9,802
Rosemont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4679 Hamilton Rd	Lagrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7954	544	37	14.5	60.1%	429 (78.9%)	58 (10.7%)	16 (2.9%)	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.6%)	82.2	207^th of 1248 public elementary schools	83.4%		77.3	261^st of 1242 public elementary schools	79.0%	54	46.6	51.2	60.5	78.4	69.5	62.5	51.3	$9,571	$720	$8,851
Callaway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Hammett Rd	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 845-2059	637	47	13.6	80.4%	176 (27.6%)	321 (50.4%)	76 (11.9%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.3%)	22.9	966^th of 1248 public elementary schools	22.6%		30.3	828^th of 1242 public elementary schools	33.3%	138	26.5	14.4	36.9	27.6	19.6	23.8	27.4	$9,259	$802	$8,457
West Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 E 12th St	West Point	31833	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7973	464	31	15.0	100.0%	138 (29.7%)	274 (59.1%)	16 (3.4%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.8%)	42.6	657^th of 1248 public elementary schools	47.4%		46.4	605^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.3%	52	20.8	23.8	52.7	27.3	42.9	39.2	47.3	$10,712	$682	$10,030

Frequently Asked Questions about Berta Weathersbee Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Berta Weathersbee Elementary School?

Students at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School are 90% African American, 6% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Berta Weathersbee Elementary School in?

Troup County

How many students attend Berta Weathersbee Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 268 students attended Berta Weathersbee Elementary School.

Is Berta Weathersbee Elementary School a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Berta Weathersbee Elementary School attend?

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

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

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