Cartersville Elementary School

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Cartersville Elementary School ranks 476 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cartersville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in Cartersville, Georgia, with 954 students. It is part of the Cartersville City School District, which is ranked 54 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Cartersville Elementary School's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school's 5th grade math proficiency rate of 43% was higher than the state's 41%. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.85% to 55.56% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Cartersville Elementary's per-student spending has increased from $9,087 in 2016-2017 to $9,381 in 2018-2019, slightly above the state average, and its student-teacher ratio has decreased from 15.2 in 2020-2021 to 14.6 in 2022-2023, indicating relatively small class sizes.

Compared to nearby schools, Cartersville Elementary School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Cartersville Primary School, but it outperforms some other nearby schools in the Bartow County School District, such as Taylorsville Elementary, Kingston Elementary, and Hamilton Crossing Elementary. However, when compared to the higher-performing Burnt Hickory Elementary School in the Paulding County School District, Cartersville Elementary School lags behind in several key metrics.

Detail:

Public 4-5

340 Old Mill Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120

(770) 382-0983

District: Cartersville City

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,381

Students who attend Cartersville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cartersville Middle School
High:	Cartersville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 643

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.1%

Hispanic:

23.6%

African American:

20.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cartersville Elementary School ranks better than 61.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Cartersville Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), Hispanic (23.6%), African American (20.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cartersville Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Cartersville Elementary School employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cartersville Elementary School is $9,381.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cartersville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Cartersville City 54^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cartersville Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	67.02	406^th	1101	63.1%
2007	66.98	392^nd	1125	65.2%
2008	62.60	453^rd	1134	60.1%
2009	61.76	474^th	1133	58.2%
2010	71.27	343^rd	1183	71.0%
2011	76.88	265^th	1212	78.1%
2012	72.63	332^nd	1201	72.4%
2013	71.99	355^th	1225	71.0%
2014	70.39	396^th	1231	67.8%
2015	58.31	461^st	1240	62.8%
2016	62.87	401^st	1233	67.5%
2017	61.85	403^rd	1205	66.6%
2018	60.65	425^th	1209	64.8%
2019	58.52	479^th	1234	61.2%
2021	54.65	504^th	1214	58.5%
2022	55.68	499^th	1244	59.9%
2023	56.91	489^th	1242	60.6%
2024	57.23	476^th	1248	61.9%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, April 7, 2011

Excellent quality of life at the school. Great Teachers! Very and astonishingly supportive parent body. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Cartersville Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	695	695
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	677	677
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	700	700
1994	535	152	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	704
1995	569	167	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
1996	569	167	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
1997	539	172	6	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	732
1998	569	170	7	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	774
1999	576	197	6	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	822
2000	546	194	5	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	799
2001	564	221	0	74	3	n/a	n/a	0	862
2002	576	247	3	95	8	n/a	n/a	0	929
2003	576	247	3	95	8	n/a	n/a	0	929
2004	550	232	3	100	6	n/a	n/a	0	891
2005	521	195	4	114	3	n/a	n/a	29	866
2006	493	233	6	119	0	n/a	n/a	31	882
2007	478	203	9	131	0	n/a	n/a	30	851
2008	475	196	8	137	0	n/a	n/a	44	860
2009	520	201	13	151	0	n/a	n/a	41	926
2010	502	213	10	142	0	0	42	0	909
2011	529	233	12	164	0	0	44	0	982
2012	532	225	12	168	0	0	58	0	995
2013	555	243	18	178	1	0	59	0	1054
2014	546	215	17	172	1	0	54	0	1005
2015	517	196	16	204	1	0	52	0	986
2016	459	215	13	236	0	1	51	0	975
2017	437	205	17	228	0	3	65	0	955
2018	439	213	18	219	0	3	60	0	952
2019	446	217	13	187	1	2	54	0	920
2020	489	222	18	205	1	0	52	0	987
2021	468	206	16	200	2	0	52	0	944
2022	468	223	10	203	1	0	47	0	952
2023	457	202	9	224	3	0	59	0	954
2024	309	130	6	152	1	0	45	0	643

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 Cartersville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	695	36.0	19.3	n/a
1992	677	42.0	16.1	26.1
1993	700	38.0	18.4	25.7
1994	704	43.0	16.4	29
1995	754	45.5	16.6	26.9
1996	754	45.5	16.6	26.9
1997	732	49.0	14.9	34.7
1998	774	51.0	15.2	35.5
1999	822	51.8	15.9	39.8
2000	799	53.2	15.0	37.3
2001	862	53.0	16.3	43.5
2002	929	55.0	16.9	43.2
2003	929	55.0	16.9	43.2
2004	891	57.0	15.6	45.2
2005	866	59.0	14.7	47.2
2006	882	59.0	14.9	51
2007	851	58.2	14.6	52.6
2008	860	61.0	14.1	52.6
2009	926	63.9	14.5	55.8
2010	909	63.0	14.4	56.8
2011	982	62.0	15.8	58.2
2012	995	61.0	16.3	60.4
2013	1054	64.0	16.4	61.1
2014	1005	63.5	15.8	59.4
2015	986	62.0	15.9	63.7
2016	975	61.0	15.9	64
2017	955	63.0	15.1	62.2
2018	952	62.0	15.3	59
2019	920	62.2	14.7	55.1
2020	987	62.0	15.9	56.6
2021	944	62.1	15.2	50.8
2022	952	63.1	15.0	n/a
2023	954	65.1	14.6	55.6
2024	643	45.0	14.2	60.2

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 Cartersville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	695	36.0	19.3	n/a
1992	677	42.0	16.1	26.1
1993	700	38.0	18.4	25.7
1994	704	43.0	16.4	29
1995	754	45.5	16.6	26.9
1996	754	45.5	16.6	26.9
1997	732	49.0	14.9	34.7
1998	774	51.0	15.2	35.5
1999	822	51.8	15.9	39.8
2000	799	53.2	15.0	37.3
2001	862	53.0	16.3	43.5
2002	929	55.0	16.9	43.2
2003	929	55.0	16.9	43.2
2004	891	57.0	15.6	45.2
2005	866	59.0	14.7	47.2
2006	882	59.0	14.9	51
2007	851	58.2	14.6	52.6
2008	860	61.0	14.1	52.6
2009	926	63.9	14.5	55.8
2010	909	63.0	14.4	56.8
2011	982	62.0	15.8	58.2
2012	995	61.0	16.3	60.4
2013	1054	64.0	16.4	61.1
2014	1005	63.5	15.8	59.4
2015	986	62.0	15.9	63.7
2016	975	61.0	15.9	64
2017	955	63.0	15.1	62.2
2018	952	62.0	15.3	59
2019	920	62.2	14.7	55.1
2020	987	62.0	15.9	56.6
2021	944	62.1	15.2	50.8
2022	952	63.1	15.0	n/a
2023	954	65.1	14.6	55.6
2024	643	45.0	14.2	60.2

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 Cartersville Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$854 (9.4%)	$8,233 (90.6%)	$9,087
2018	$587 (6.3%)	$8,661 (93.6%)	$9,249
2019	$655 (7.0%)	$8,726 (93.0%)	$9,381

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cartersville 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 479^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 489^th of 1242 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cartersville Elementary School)	48.4	34.5	13.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cartersville City)	48.4	34.5	13.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cartersville Elementary School)	55.5	41.2	14.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cartersville City)	55.5	41.2	14.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cartersville Elementary School)	44.8	36.3	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cartersville City)	44.8	36.3	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cartersville Elementary School)	54.2	54.7	0.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cartersville City)	54.2	54.7	0.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cartersville Elementary School)	47.3	40.3	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cartersville City)	47.3	40.3	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cartersville Elementary School)	42.1	45.3	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cartersville City)	42.1	45.3	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Cartersville Elementary School)	39.8	40.3	0.5%
5th Grade Science (Cartersville City)	39.8	40.3	0.5%
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	920	954	3.7%
African American	217	202	6.9%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	13	9	30.8%
Hispanic	187	224	19.8%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	446	457	2.5%
Two or More Races	54	59	9.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.1%	55.6%	0.4%

Schools Near Cartersville 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
Cartersville Elementary School	Public	4-5	340 Old Mill Rd	Cartersville	30120	Bartow County	Cartersville City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 382-0983	643	45	14.2	60.2%	309 (48.1%)	130 (20.2%)	152 (23.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.0%)	57.2	476^th of 1248 public elementary schools	61.9%		56.9	489^th of 1242 public elementary schools	60.6%	13		34.5	49.7		54.5	43.0	40.3	$9,381	$655	$8,726
Cartersville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	200 Carter Grove Blvd	Cartersville	30120	Bartow County	Cartersville City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 382-1733	1,467	102	14.3	58.8%	732 (49.9%)	265 (18.1%)	341 (23.2%)	18 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	108 (7.4%)								(n/a)	38.6			48.5				$11,262	$597	$10,665
Emerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Old Alabama Rd SE	Emerson	30137	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5848	405	35	11.7	79.0%	271 (66.9%)	20 (4.9%)	93 (23.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	36.4	750^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.9%		37.6	732^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	41.1%	18	25.0	45.8	43.1	20.3	50.8	27.6	12.1	$13,016	$1,158	$11,858
Mission Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Mission Rd SW	Cartersville	30120	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5863	427	30	14.4	67.9%	257 (60.2%)	49 (11.5%)	84 (19.7%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.3%)	71.1	330^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.6%		64.3	406^th of 1242 public elementary schools	67.3%	76	54.8	34.3	50.0	64.5	54.5	54.1	54.1	$10,345	$647	$9,698
Cloverleaf Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	291 Highway 20 Spur	Cartersville	30121	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5847	643	50	12.9	72.6%	347 (54.0%)	120 (18.7%)	124 (19.3%)	15 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.6%)	64.4	405^th of 1248 public elementary schools	67.5%		51	541^st of 1242 public elementary schools	56.4%	136	46.2	33.0	55.0	67.0	55.0	54.0	29.0	$10,916	$895	$10,021
Burnt Hickory Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	80 N Paulding Dr	Dallas	30132	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(678) 363-0970	1,045	69	15.1	29.0%	748 (71.6%)	135 (12.9%)	100 (9.6%)	18 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.9%)	87	164^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.9%		87.5	154^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.6%	10	55.9	52.0	70.8	69.1	67.0	62.2	62.8	$8,537	$165	$8,373
Euharlee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1058 Euharlee Rd	Euharlee	30145	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5872	543	38	14.4	66.7%	436 (80.3%)	26 (4.8%)	56 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	68.9	358^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.3%		61.5	433^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	65.1%	75	42.4	47.5	57.3	58.8	52.5	53.3	40.0	$11,612	$741	$10,872
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	116 Hamilton Crossing Rd NW	Cartersville	30120	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5849	632	48	13.0	65.5%	344 (54.4%)	62 (9.8%)	158 (25.0%)	12 (1.9%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (7.6%)	45.9	612^th of 1248 public elementary schools	51.0%		38.3	716^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.4%	104	33.0	21.2	41.2	46.1	38.5	51.5	37.9	$11,041	$1,166	$9,875
Taylorsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1502 Old Alabama Rd	Taylorsville	30178	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5867	563	40	14.2	65.9%	432 (76.7%)	21 (3.7%)	76 (13.5%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.6%)	48.6	576^th of 1248 public elementary schools	53.8%		49	558^th of 1242 public elementary schools	55.1%	18	36.1	33.0	41.7	53.0	51.1	32.1	31.0	$10,343	$622	$9,721
Kingston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	240 Hardin Bridge Rd	Kingston	30145	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5850	574	43	13.2	77.0%	307 (53.5%)	105 (18.3%)	129 (22.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	26 (4.5%)	34.9	777^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.7%		28.9	854^th of 1242 public elementary schools	31.2%	77	20.7	29.4	43.2	33.7	35.3	34.6	30.9	$11,203	$903	$10,301

Frequently Asked Questions about Cartersville Elementary School

How many students attend Cartersville Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 643 students attended Cartersville Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Cartersville Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Cartersville Middle School
High : Cartersville High School

Is Cartersville Elementary School a good school?

Cartersville Elementary School ranks 476^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cartersville Elementary School?

Students at Cartersville Elementary School are 48% White, 24% Hispanic, 20% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Cartersville Elementary School in?

Cartersville City

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