Banks County Elementary School

Summary:

Banks County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Homer, Georgia, with 639 students. The school is part of the Banks County School District, which is ranked 84 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Banks County Elementary School has seen an increase in spending per student, from $8,703 in 2016-2017 to $10,385 in 2018-2019, its academic performance has been a concern. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with its 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate at 26.7% compared to the state average of 38.4%, and its 5th grade math proficiency rate at 33.5% compared to the state average of 41%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.05% to 56.01% over the past few years, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Level Grove Elementary School and East Jackson Elementary School, Banks County Elementary School performs worse on most academic metrics. The school's performance has also declined over the past few years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking, from 254 out of 1,231 Georgia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 749 out of 1,248 schools in 2023-2024. The district may need to closely examine its resource allocation and instructional strategies to address these challenges and improve student outcomes at Banks County Elementary School.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 180 Highway 51 S
       Homer, GA  30547


(706) 677-2308

District: Banks County

SchoolDigger Rank:
749th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Banks County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Banks County Middle School
High:    Banks County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
9.1%
Two or more races:
4.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


 See top rated Georgia elementary schools

 Compare Banks County Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Banks County Elementary School ranks worse than 60% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.49. (See more...)
Finance
Schooldigger Rankings:

Banks County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Banks County:

SchoolDigger ranks Banks County 84th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Banks County Elementary School?

Rank History for Banks County Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 51.28 627th 1134 44.7%
2009 50.51 628th 1133 44.6%
2010 58.47 555th 1183 53.1%
2011 73.34 342nd 1212 71.8%
2012 75.67 268th 1201 77.7%
2013 76.21 275th 1225 77.6%
2014 76.91 254th 1231 79.4%
2015 60.83 415th 1240 66.5%
2016 61.51 418th 1233 66.1%
2017 64.30 384th 1205 68.1%
2018 70.39 324th 1209 73.2%
2019 62.12 429th 1234 65.2%
2021 54.09 508th 1214 58.2%
2022 57.25 480th 1244 61.4%
2023 48.81 560th 1242 54.9%
2024 36.49 749th 1248 40.0%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Banks County Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    





Data source: Georgia Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Banks County Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Banks County Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Banks County Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 533 13 8 35 3 n/a n/a 7 599
2008 574 13 11 41 1 n/a n/a 15 655
2009 608 11 10 40 1 n/a n/a 16 686
2010 637 17 9 52 1 0 10 0 726
2011 605 15 9 61 1 0 15 0 706
2012 594 16 9 43 0 0 15 0 677
2013 579 15 6 40 0 0 12 0 652
2014 560 13 7 42 0 0 14 0 636
2015 537 13 3 49 0 0 14 0 616
2016 556 10 6 50 0 0 15 0 637
2017 538 12 6 62 0 0 21 0 639
2018 529 9 2 61 0 0 31 0 632
2019 496 11 4 62 0 0 33 0 606
2020 502 14 2 48 0 0 29 0 595
2021 497 14 4 46 0 0 21 0 582
2022 512 7 5 52 0 0 15 0 591
2023 537 6 11 58 0 0 27 0 639

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 Banks County Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 599 41.0 14.6 52
2008 655 45.0 14.6 55.6
2009 686 48.8 14.1 60
2010 726 46.3 15.6 63.9
2011 706 45.0 15.6 66.9
2012 677 47.2 14.3 68.1
2013 652 44.2 14.7 66.4
2014 636 43.5 14.6 68.4
2015 616 43.0 14.3 70.8
2016 637 44.0 14.4 68
2017 639 45.0 14.2 68.2
2018 632 45.8 13.7 70.4
2019 606 46.5 13.0 65.7
2020 595 47.5 12.5 64.5
2021 582 48.3 12.0 56
2022 591 48.5 12.1 n/a
2023 639 52.0 12.2 53.1

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 Banks County Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 599 41.0 14.6 52
2008 655 45.0 14.6 55.6
2009 686 48.8 14.1 60
2010 726 46.3 15.6 63.9
2011 706 45.0 15.6 66.9
2012 677 47.2 14.3 68.1
2013 652 44.2 14.7 66.4
2014 636 43.5 14.6 68.4
2015 616 43.0 14.3 70.8
2016 637 44.0 14.4 68
2017 639 45.0 14.2 68.2
2018 632 45.8 13.7 70.4
2019 606 46.5 13.0 65.7
2020 595 47.5 12.5 64.5
2021 582 48.3 12.0 56
2022 591 48.5 12.1 n/a
2023 639 52.0 12.2 53.1

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 Banks County Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $580 (6.7%) $8,123 (93.3%) $8,703
2018 $570 (6.0%) $8,852 (94.0%) $9,422
2019 $654 (6.3%) $9,731 (93.7%) $10,385

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Banks County 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 429th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 560th of 1242 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Banks County Elementary School)48.230.2
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Banks County)48.230.2
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Banks County Elementary School)60.141.4
 18.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Banks County)60.141.4
 18.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Banks County Elementary School)4634.7
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Banks County)4634.7
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Banks County Elementary School)56.946.2
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Banks County)56.946.2
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Banks County Elementary School)44.137.8
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Banks County)44.137.8
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Banks County Elementary School)40.837.8
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Banks County)40.837.8
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Banks County Elementary School)54.534.6
 19.9%
   5th Grade Science (Banks County)54.534.6
 19.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students606639
 5.4%
African American116
 45.5%
American Indian00
Asian411
 175%
Hispanic6258
 6.5%
Pacific Islander00
White496537
 8.3%
Two or More Races3327
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.7%53.1%
 12.6%


Schools Near Banks County Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Banks County Elementary School

Students who attend Banks County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Banks County Middle School
High : Banks County High School

Students at Banks County Elementary School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Banks County Elementary School ranks 749th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended Banks County Elementary School.


Rate Banks County Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Banks County Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
t12_130024003545 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 42 milliseconds.