Temple Elementary School

Summary:

Temple Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 662 students in grades PK-5 in Temple, Georgia, which is part of the Carroll County School District. While the district is ranked 60 out of 203 in the state and has a 4-star rating, Temple Elementary has shown mixed performance on state assessments compared to the county and state averages.

Temple Elementary's test scores lag behind the Carroll County averages, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency at 42.3% compared to 44.3% for the county, and 5th grade math proficiency at 48.4% compared to 52.9% for the county. The school also has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at 74.92%, significantly higher than nearby schools. Additionally, Temple Elementary spends $8,888 per student, which is lower than the $8,257 to $9,892 range of nearby schools.

Interestingly, Providence Elementary, located less than a mile from Temple Elementary, has significantly outperformed Temple on state assessments, highlighting the disparity in academic performance between the two schools. Temple Elementary's state ranking has also declined over the past several years, from 280 out of 1,244 Georgia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 464 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep up with state standards. These factors, combined with the school's high poverty rates and lower per-student spending, present significant challenges that will need to be addressed to improve outcomes at Temple Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 95 Otis St
       Temple, GA  30179


(770) 562-3076

District: Carroll County

SchoolDigger Rank:
464th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Temple Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Temple Middle School
High:    Temple High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  662

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.7%
African American:
29.5%
Hispanic:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.9% Help


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Compare Details Temple Elementary School ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.88. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Carroll County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County 60th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Temple Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.20 546th 1101 50.4%
2007 43.57 726th 1125 35.5%
2008 32.15 870th 1134 23.3%
2009 37.63 812th 1133 28.3%
2010 43.87 779th 1183 34.2%
2011 36.38 884th 1212 27.1%
2012 55.93 647th 1201 46.1%
2013 65.19 476th 1225 61.1%
2014 68.24 436th 1231 64.6%
2015 44.46 643rd 1240 48.1%
2016 55.16 491st 1233 60.2%
2017 57.34 458th 1205 62.0%
2018 48.50 579th 1209 52.1%
2019 43.96 668th 1234 45.9%
2021 57.53 473rd 1214 61.0%
2022 75.85 280th 1244 77.5%
2023 64.09 408th 1242 67.1%
2024 58.88 464th 1248 62.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Temple Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, May 20, 2013

Open Quote I can only praise this school. It all starts with the Principal. The Principal has done great things with the school. It amazes me what has been accomplished already and can't wait to see what the future holds in Temple Elementary. Then I could go on and on about the staff!! I just love this school!! Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a citizen on FaceBook
Sunday, July 15, 2012

Open Quote It is a great school. In the past year, a lot of positive changes have been made including a terrific new principal who is building a great school climate. Watch the academic scores soar in the next few years. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Open Quote It is a great school. Teachers are friendly and hardworking. They welcome parents to come and be a part of their childrens lives. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Temple Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1022 1022
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 452 452
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 419 419
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 448 448
1994 414 32 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1995 505 41 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 554
1996 505 41 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 554
1997 525 45 4 0 11 n/a n/a 0 585
1998 577 35 6 1 8 n/a n/a 0 627
1999 566 39 4 0 10 n/a n/a 0 619
2000 554 50 4 0 3 n/a n/a 0 611
2001 610 52 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 668
2002 562 79 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 661
2003 562 79 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 661
2004 591 88 3 23 5 n/a n/a 0 710
2005 508 87 3 24 5 n/a n/a 28 655
2006 552 102 2 25 3 n/a n/a 30 714
2007 685 140 4 29 0 n/a n/a 36 894
2008 633 149 8 41 1 n/a n/a 48 880
2009 649 145 4 37 0 n/a n/a 38 873
2010 589 151 5 43 3 2 40 0 833
2011 352 133 5 36 2 1 28 0 557
2012 319 105 5 24 0 1 31 0 485
2013 308 111 6 28 0 1 30 0 484
2014 340 121 8 27 1 1 26 0 524
2015 351 117 11 32 1 1 33 0 546
2016 365 139 9 27 0 0 38 0 578
2017 335 136 5 25 1 0 41 0 543
2018 370 148 4 28 1 1 43 0 595
2019 389 126 3 31 1 0 38 0 588
2020 394 114 3 38 0 0 32 0 581
2021 381 135 4 46 0 0 38 0 604
2022 361 158 6 65 0 0 36 0 626
2023 349 195 7 65 4 0 42 0 662

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 Temple Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1022 56.0 18.2 17
1991 452 26.0 17.3 n/a
1992 419 24.0 17.4 34.8
1993 448 23.0 19.5 38.8
1994 449 27.9 16.1 41.9
1995 554 32.0 17.3 47.5
1996 554 32.0 17.3 47.5
1997 585 30.9 18.9 59.8
1998 627 33.5 18.7 60.3
1999 619 42.0 14.7 55.1
2000 611 38.5 15.9 52
2001 668 28.5 23.4 46.6
2002 661 36.6 18.1 46.1
2003 661 36.6 18.1 46.1
2004 710 39.0 18.2 49.6
2005 655 44.3 14.8 52.3
2006 714 44.6 16.0 56.7
2007 894 58.2 15.4 57.7
2008 880 59.2 14.9 61.7
2009 873 59.0 14.8 60.5
2010 833 53.0 15.7 62.5
2011 557 35.0 15.9 73.8
2012 485 33.1 14.6 79.6
2013 484 30.1 16.0 79.3
2014 524 32.7 16.0 80.5
2015 546 34.0 16.0 76
2016 578 34.0 17.0 72.8
2017 543 35.2 15.4 74.6
2018 595 34.3 17.3 69.9
2019 588 35.3 16.6 65.5
2020 581 34.7 16.7 66.1
2021 604 35.0 17.2 69.2
2022 626 37.5 16.6 n/a
2023 662 38.5 17.1 74.9

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 Temple Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1022 56.0 18.2 17
1991 452 26.0 17.3 n/a
1992 419 24.0 17.4 34.8
1993 448 23.0 19.5 38.8
1994 449 27.9 16.1 41.9
1995 554 32.0 17.3 47.5
1996 554 32.0 17.3 47.5
1997 585 30.9 18.9 59.8
1998 627 33.5 18.7 60.3
1999 619 42.0 14.7 55.1
2000 611 38.5 15.9 52
2001 668 28.5 23.4 46.6
2002 661 36.6 18.1 46.1
2003 661 36.6 18.1 46.1
2004 710 39.0 18.2 49.6
2005 655 44.3 14.8 52.3
2006 714 44.6 16.0 56.7
2007 894 58.2 15.4 57.7
2008 880 59.2 14.9 61.7
2009 873 59.0 14.8 60.5
2010 833 53.0 15.7 62.5
2011 557 35.0 15.9 73.8
2012 485 33.1 14.6 79.6
2013 484 30.1 16.0 79.3
2014 524 32.7 16.0 80.5
2015 546 34.0 16.0 76
2016 578 34.0 17.0 72.8
2017 543 35.2 15.4 74.6
2018 595 34.3 17.3 69.9
2019 588 35.3 16.6 65.5
2020 581 34.7 16.7 66.1
2021 604 35.0 17.2 69.2
2022 626 37.5 16.6 n/a
2023 662 38.5 17.1 74.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Temple Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $654 (7.8%) $7,728 (92.2%) $8,382
2018 $661 (8.1%) $7,503 (91.9%) $8,164
2019 $671 (7.5%) $8,217 (92.5%) $8,888

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Temple 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 668th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 408th of 1242 Elementary schools
 21.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Temple Elementary School)38.535.2
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)46.439.7
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Temple Elementary School)5047.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)61.455.4
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Temple Elementary School)37.941.4
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)50.637.3
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Temple Elementary School)47.152.6
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)55.457
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Temple Elementary School)37.150.5
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)50.247.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Temple Elementary School)41.244
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)50.348.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Temple Elementary School)39.247.3
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Carroll County)57.654.2
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students588662
 12.6%
African American126195
 54.8%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic3165
 109.7%
Pacific Islander00
White389349
 10.3%
Two or More Races3842
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.5%74.9%
 9.4%


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

Middle : Temple Middle School
High : Temple High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 662 students attended Temple Elementary School.

Temple Elementary School ranks 464th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Temple Elementary School are 53% White, 29% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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

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