Veterans Elementary School

Summary:

Veterans Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Macon, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 697 students. The school is part of the Bibb County School District, which is ranked 173 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Veterans Elementary School consistently performs below the Bibb County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7% of 3rd graders, 9.7% of 4th graders, and 21.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Bibb County averages of 22.4%, 19.9%, and 29.8%, respectively. The school has been ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Georgia, ranking between 1151 and 1192 out of 1214 to 1248 schools over the past five school years, and has consistently received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Veterans Elementary School has had a 100% free and reduced lunch rate for the past three school years, indicating a high-poverty student population.

When comparing Veterans Elementary School to nearby schools in the Bibb County district, it becomes evident that the school's academic performance is consistently lower than its peers. For example, Vineville Academy, a public magnet school located approximately 4 miles away, outperforms Veterans Elementary School by a significant margin in all subject areas and grade levels. Despite the increased spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio in recent years, Veterans Elementary School has not seen a corresponding improvement in its academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4901 Faubus Ave
Macon, GA 31204

(478) 779-4800

District: Bibb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1184^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,027

Students who attend Veterans Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Weaver Middle School
High:	Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 708

Racial breakdown:

African American:

78.4%

Hispanic:

15.0%

White:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Veterans Elementary School ranks worse than 94.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 15^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Bibb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Veterans Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bibb County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (78.4%), Hispanic (15%), White (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Veterans Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 9^th best among 20 elementary schools in the Bibb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Veterans Elementary School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Veterans Elementary School is $10,027. 16 elementary schools in the Bibb County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Bibb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bibb County 173^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Veterans Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2019	7.45	1192^nd	1234	3.4%
2021	9.05	1151^st	1214	5.2%
2022	11.13	1152^nd	1244	7.4%
2023	10.52	1170^th	1242	5.8%
2024	10.08	1184^th	1248	5.1%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Veterans Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	41	651	4	92	2	21	811
2018	43	690	7	94	3	13	850
2019	23	667	4	81	4	12	791
2020	30	648	4	92	2	14	790
2021	28	583	4	102	1	15	733
2022	28	576	4	95	2	14	719
2023	26	554	2	102	0	13	697
2024	31	555	4	106	0	12	708

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 Veterans Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	811	42.4	19.1	99
2018	850	48.5	17.5	99.2
2019	791	48.0	16.4	99
2020	790	51.0	15.4	94.9
2021	733	46.0	15.9	100
2022	719	51.5	13.9	n/a
2023	697	53.0	13.1	100
2024	708	51.0	13.8	80.1

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 Veterans Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	811	42.4	19.1	99
2018	850	48.5	17.5	99.2
2019	791	48.0	16.4	99
2020	790	51.0	15.4	94.9
2021	733	46.0	15.9	100
2022	719	51.5	13.9	n/a
2023	697	53.0	13.1	100
2024	708	51.0	13.8	80.1

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 Veterans Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,112 (13.6%)	$7,066 (86.4%)	$8,177
2018	$1,238 (14.2%)	$7,455 (85.8%)	$8,692
2019	$1,241 (12.4%)	$8,786 (87.6%)	$10,026

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans 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 1192^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1170^th of 1242 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Elementary School)	8.7	13.8	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bibb County)	26.9	22.7	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Veterans Elementary School)	13.4	16	2.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bibb County)	30.8	23.6	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Elementary School)	13	8.8	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bibb County)	27.7	19	8.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Elementary School)	15.4	11.5	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bibb County)	32.8	23.5	9.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Elementary School)	12.5	17.3	4.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bibb County)	32	23.6	8.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Elementary School)	8	3.9	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bibb County)	26.3	15.7	10.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Veterans Elementary School)	18.9	17.3	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Bibb County)	27	25.4	1.6%
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	791	697	11.9%
African American	667	554	16.9%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	81	102	25.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	23	26	13%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99%	100%	1%

Schools Near Veterans 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)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Veterans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4901 Faubus Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4800	708	51	13.8	80.1%	31 (4.4%)	555 (78.4%)	106 (15.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	10.1	1184^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.1%		10.5	1170^th of 1242 public elementary schools	5.8%	14	7.0	9.7	21.2				10.6	13.3	15.4				23.1			$10,027	$1,241	$8,786
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4831 Mamie Carter Dr	Macon	31210	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 773-2629	469	35	13.5	76.1%	9 (1.9%)	443 (94.5%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	6.4	1235^th of 1248 public elementary schools	1.0%		6.3	1229^th of 1242 public elementary schools	1.0%	6	9.2	9.1	13.6				13.3	7.8	6.8				8.5			$11,447	$1,344	$10,102
John Robert Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3522 Greenbriar Road	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2050	724	45	16.2	89.0%	10 (1.4%)	662 (91.4%)	25 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.3%)	7.6	1226^th of 1248 public elementary schools	1.8%		11.3	1155^th of 1242 public elementary schools	7.0%	71	6.5	9.8	19.8				11.9	4.9	8.9				17.8
Hartley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2230 Anthony Rd	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2500	391	29	13.4	89.8%	3 (0.8%)	376 (96.2%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	10.4	1178^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.6%		7.3	1220^th of 1242 public elementary schools	1.8%	42	15.7	4.6	15.7				13.7	1.5	2.0				33.3			$10,321	$1,254	$9,067
Southfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4375 Bloomfield Drive Ext	Macon	31206	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4800	688	49	14.0	85.8%	12 (1.7%)	547 (79.5%)	95 (13.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.7%)	8.5	1216^th of 1248 public elementary schools	2.6%		6.3	1230^th of 1242 public elementary schools	1.0%	14	7.0	12.7	15.2				9.6	9.8	3.2				23.2			$9,700	$1,287	$8,412
Cirrus Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1870 Pio Nono Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(478) 250-1376	498	33	15.3	100.0%	3 (0.6%)	457 (91.8%)	14 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	10.5	1177^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.7%		8.3	1209^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.7%	32	22.2	6.0	17.4	19.4	14.5	27.8	24.4	16.4	4.3	6.5	7.3	22.2	0.0	8.3	8.6	$9,807	$2,477	$7,331
Heritage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6050 Thomaston Rd	Macon	31220	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4715	525	38	13.8	51.8%	92 (17.5%)	358 (68.2%)	26 (5.0%)	10 (1.9%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.5%)	36.6	748^th of 1248 public elementary schools	40.1%		34.7	772^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	37.8%	24	43.2	27.7	35.6				45.7	25.5	19.2				31.5			$10,232	$1,121	$9,111
Ingram/Pye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	855 Anthony Rd	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3000	455	33	14.0	92.7%	2 (0.4%)	425 (93.4%)	17 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	5.3	1243^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	0.4%		5.4	1239^th of 1242 public elementary schools	0.2%	4	6.9	6.9	10.3				6.8	8.3	2.9				13.2			$11,711	$1,707	$10,004
Bruce Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3660 Houston Ave	Macon	31206	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4558	417	30	14.1	91.1%	19 (4.6%)	360 (86.3%)	26 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	10.2	1182^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	5.3%		8.9	1201^st of 1242 public elementary schools	3.3%	19	7.8	13.8	15.7				10.8	12.3	10.0				25.7			$10,504	$1,300	$9,204
Vineville Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2260 Vineville Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3226	475	37	12.9	51.4%	73 (15.4%)	356 (74.9%)	24 (5.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	43.2	649^th of 1248 public elementary schools	48.0%		45.1	619^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.2%	30	31.6	27.9	49.2				35.5	36.1	15.9				61.9			$9,790	$912	$8,879

Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Elementary School

Is Veterans Elementary School a good school?

Veterans Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Georgia elementary schools.

How many students attend Veterans Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 708 students attended Veterans Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Veterans Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Veterans Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Weaver Middle School
High : Westside High School

What district is Veterans Elementary School in?

Bibb County

What is the racial makeup of Veterans Elementary School?

Students at Veterans Elementary School are 78% African American, 15% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

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