Carrollton Upper Elementary

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Carrollton Upper Elementary ranks 454 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carrollton Upper Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in Carrollton, Georgia, with 1,189 students. The school is part of the Carrollton City School District, which is ranked 48 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carrollton Upper Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with the Carrollton City district average, but lags behind the state average in several subjects. While the school's 4th grade math proficiency of 56.6% exceeds the state's 48.1%, its 4th grade ELA proficiency of 33.2% trails the state's 37%. The school's 5th grade ELA proficiency of 46.1% is also lower than the state's 48.2%. Compared to nearby schools, Carrollton Upper Elementary's performance is mixed, trailing top-performing schools like Central Elementary and Roopville Elementary in many subjects, but outperforming lower-performing schools like Sharp Creek Elementary.

Carrollton Upper Elementary serves a student population with a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged families, with 55% to 57.11% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. The school's per-student spending has increased from $7,743 in 2016-2017 to $8,284 in 2018-2019, and its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 16 to 17 students per teacher. By focusing on its strengths, addressing its weaknesses, and leveraging the resources and expertise available within the Carrollton City district, Carrollton Upper Elementary has the potential to become a top-performing elementary school in the region.

Detail:

Public 4-5

510 Ben Scott Blvd
Carrollton, GA 30117

(770) 830-0997

District: Carrollton City

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

Students who attend Carrollton Upper Elementary usually attend:

High:

Carrollton High School

Feeder schools for Carrollton Upper Elementary:

Elementary:

Carrollton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 1,189

Racial breakdown:

African American:

33.5%

White:

32.2%

Hispanic:

25.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carrollton Upper Elementary ranks better than 63.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.71. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Carrollton Upper Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Carrollton City:

SchoolDigger ranks Carrollton City 48^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carrollton Upper Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	41.27	742^nd	1101	32.6%
2007	53.62	604^th	1125	46.3%
2008	58.82	516^th	1134	54.5%
2009	64.67	427^th	1133	62.3%
2010	65.45	452^nd	1183	61.8%
2011	67.01	454^th	1212	62.5%
2012	61.00	556^th	1201	53.7%
2013	61.19	575^th	1225	53.1%
2014	63.34	532^nd	1231	56.8%
2015	69.18	321^st	1240	74.1%
2016	61.15	422^nd	1233	65.8%
2017	55.13	480^th	1205	60.2%
2018	58.14	459^th	1209	62.0%
2019	59.08	470^th	1234	61.9%
2021	70.37	321^st	1214	73.6%
2022	65.76	387^th	1244	68.9%
2023	64.71	402^nd	1242	67.6%
2024	59.71	454^th	1248	63.6%

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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 Carrollton Upper Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	254	212	9	55	0	n/a	n/a	29	559
2007	268	189	9	64	0	n/a	n/a	38	568
2008	304	211	11	76	0	n/a	n/a	45	647
2009	290	217	9	76	0	n/a	n/a	39	631
2010	358	198	5	10	0	0	42	0	613
2011	312	224	5	111	0	0	38	0	690
2012	346	216	10	106	0	0	43	0	721
2013	558	338	17	171	0	0	56	0	1140
2014	541	331	18	179	5	0	54	0	1128
2015	514	323	12	218	4	0	52	0	1123
2016	460	328	13	232	5	0	51	0	1089
2017	432	352	14	251	3	0	60	0	1112
2018	411	358	15	257	0	0	55	0	1096
2019	416	391	21	237	1	0	81	0	1147
2020	438	419	22	264	1	1	79	0	1224
2021	404	419	29	277	2	1	68	0	1200
2022	408	435	23	289	2	1	75	0	1233
2023	383	398	28	304	4	0	72	0	1189

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carrollton Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	559	31.0	18.0	50.4
2007	568	32.5	17.5	48.1
2008	647	34.3	18.9	51
2009	631	33.8	18.7	55.7
2010	613	30.8	19.9	52.2
2011	690	30.2	22.8	57
2012	721	38.2	18.8	54.2
2013	1140	54.5	20.9	54.9
2014	1128	58.0	19.4	56.3
2015	1123	59.0	19.0	53.8
2016	1089	61.0	17.8	59.6
2017	1112	65.6	16.9	63.9
2018	1096	66.3	16.5	65.1
2019	1147	67.8	16.9	62.7
2020	1224	69.1	17.7	61.4
2021	1200	72.1	16.6	55
2022	1233	72.4	17.0	n/a
2023	1189	74.0	16.0	57.1

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 Carrollton Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	559	31.0	18.0	50.4
2007	568	32.5	17.5	48.1
2008	647	34.3	18.9	51
2009	631	33.8	18.7	55.7
2010	613	30.8	19.9	52.2
2011	690	30.2	22.8	57
2012	721	38.2	18.8	54.2
2013	1140	54.5	20.9	54.9
2014	1128	58.0	19.4	56.3
2015	1123	59.0	19.0	53.8
2016	1089	61.0	17.8	59.6
2017	1112	65.6	16.9	63.9
2018	1096	66.3	16.5	65.1
2019	1147	67.8	16.9	62.7
2020	1224	69.1	17.7	61.4
2021	1200	72.1	16.6	55
2022	1233	72.4	17.0	n/a
2023	1189	74.0	16.0	57.1

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 Carrollton Upper Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$965 (12.5%)	$6,778 (87.5%)	$7,742
2018	$1,049 (12.7%)	$7,199 (87.3%)	$8,247
2019	$1,102 (13.3%)	$7,182 (86.7%)	$8,284

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carrollton Upper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 470^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 402^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carrollton Upper Elementary)	37.4	38.9	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carrollton City)	37.4	38.9	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton Upper Elementary)	40.1	51.7	11.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton City)	40.1	51.7	11.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carrollton Upper Elementary)	49.6	42.9	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carrollton City)	49.6	42.9	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton Upper Elementary)	41.6	48.1	6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton City)	41.6	48.1	6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Carrollton Upper Elementary)	49.1	44.7	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Carrollton City)	49.1	44.7	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carrollton Upper Elementary)	50.8	43.7	7.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carrollton City)	50.8	43.7	7.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton Upper Elementary)	47	35.4	11.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton City)	47	35.4	11.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1147	1189	3.7%
African American	391	398	1.8%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	21	28	33.3%
Hispanic	237	304	28.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	416	383	7.9%
Two or More Races	81	72	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.7%	57.1%	5.6%

Schools Near Carrollton Upper Elementary

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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
Carrollton Upper Elementary	Public	4-5	510 Ben Scott Blvd	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 830-0997	1,189	74	16.0	57.1%	383 (32.2%)	398 (33.5%)	304 (25.6%)	28 (2.4%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (6.1%)	59.7	454^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.6%		64.7	402^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	67.6%	52		33.2	46.1		56.6	47.1	46.4	$8,284	$1,102	$7,182
Carrollton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	401 Ben Scott Blvd	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-2120	1,783	107	16.7	56.3%	628 (35.2%)	574 (32.2%)	426 (23.9%)	40 (2.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (6.3%)								(n/a)	35.7			47.8				$9,753	$1,133	$8,620
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	175 Primary School Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-6466	972	71	13.6	51.4%	686 (70.6%)	98 (10.1%)	123 (12.7%)	5 (0.5%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.6%)	90.3	132^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	89.4%		90.1	132^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	89.4%		50.0	57.8	72.4	68.8	79.3	75.2	72.2	$10,244	$899	$9,345
Mount Zion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Eureka Church Rd	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-8588	695	47	14.9	74.2%	478 (68.8%)	48 (6.9%)	111 (16.0%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.3%)	54.9	505^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.5%		52.5	528^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.5%	23	44.8	26.0	37.5	56.7	47.0	47.4	41.1	$8,200	$693	$7,506
Sharp Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	115 Old Muse Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 214-8848	554	43	12.9	80.7%	275 (49.6%)	121 (21.8%)	106 (19.1%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.5%)	34	785^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.1%		39.2	702^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	43.5%	83	17.1	20.0	31.5	37.1	40.0	43.2	33.8	$9,852	$831	$9,022
Roopville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	60 Old Carrollton Rd	Roopville	30170	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 854-4421	428	28	15.1	49.3%	360 (84.1%)	20 (4.7%)	17 (4.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.8%)	88.9	149^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.1%		88.9	142^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	88.6%	7	58.9	62.1	60.0	65.8	72.7	65.5	70.9	$9,610	$574	$9,036
Sand Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Sandhill School Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-8541	696	44	15.8	58.2%	424 (60.9%)	118 (17.0%)	98 (14.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.6%)	62.7	428^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.7%		62.9	421^st of 1242 public elementary schools	66.1%	7	34.7	43.9	38.1	64.4	66.7	43.4	43.4	$9,206	$653	$8,553
Bowdon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	223 Kent Ave	Bowdon	30108	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 258-2161	686	39	17.4	62.0%	508 (74.1%)	76 (11.1%)	45 (6.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (7.4%)	66.9	381^st of 1248 public elementary schools	69.5%		67.5	365^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.6%	16	37.1	37.6	46.7	60.0	65.6	54.4	48.3	$8,936	$649	$8,287
Whitesburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	868 Main St	Whitesburg	30185	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-3875	509	34	15.1	59.3%	426 (83.7%)	18 (3.5%)	43 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	67.4	377^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.8%		65.2	394^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.3%	17	53.1	31.5	50.7	64.2	71.6	39.7	42.5	$9,862	$550	$9,312
Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy	Public	4-5	2440 Crosstown Pkwy	Bremen	30110	Haralson County	Bremen City	No	No	No	No	(770) 537-4874	337	22	15.1	18.4%	287 (85.2%)	19 (5.6%)	9 (2.7%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	95.1	64^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.9%		96	54^th of 1242 public elementary schools	95.7%	10		64.4	78.3		79.2	76.9	70.0	$8,801	$62	$8,739

Frequently Asked Questions about Carrollton Upper Elementary

What district is Carrollton Upper Elementary in?

Carrollton City

What is the racial makeup of Carrollton Upper Elementary?

Students at Carrollton Upper Elementary are 33% African American, 32% White, 26% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Carrollton Upper Elementary a good school?

Carrollton Upper Elementary ranks 454^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carrollton Upper Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,189 students attended Carrollton Upper Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Carrollton Upper Elementary attend?

Students who attend Carrollton Upper Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Carrollton High School

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