Little River Elementary

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Little River Elementary ranks 203 rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Little River Elementary is a public elementary school located in Woodstock, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,272 students. The school is part of the Cherokee County School District, which is ranked 28th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Little River Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 202-460 out of over 1,200 schools. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessment is significantly higher than the Cherokee County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 73.6% of 5th-grade students at Little River Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 61.4% in Cherokee County and 48.2% statewide. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 15.6 over the past three school years, and its spending per student has increased from $7,895 in 2016-2017 to $8,867 in 2018-2019.

While Little River Elementary excels compared to its local peers in the Cherokee County School District, it faces competition from the top-performing schools in the neighboring Cobb County School District, such as Mountain Park Elementary, Garrison Mill Elementary, and Davis Elementary. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 20.42% to 23.43% over the past three school years, suggests a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3170 Trickum Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188

(770) 721-5940

District: Cherokee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
203^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Little River Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mill Creek Middle School
High:	River Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 1,272

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.7%

Hispanic:

21.0%

Two or more races:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Little River Elementary ranks better than 83.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.48. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Little River Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cherokee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County 28^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Little River Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2010	78.00	228^th	1183	80.7%
2011	74.94	311^th	1212	74.3%
2012	71.54	360^th	1201	70.0%
2013	68.33	419^th	1225	65.8%
2014	66.69	460^th	1231	62.6%
2015	71.08	304^th	1240	75.5%
2016	72.85	290^th	1233	76.5%
2017	68.22	336^th	1205	72.1%
2018	68.12	346^th	1209	71.4%
2019	78.40	247^th	1234	80.0%
2021	79.28	232^nd	1214	80.9%
2022	83.32	202^nd	1244	83.8%
2023	81.25	214^th	1242	82.8%
2024	82.48	203^rd	1248	83.7%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Admin bullies - rude, nasty, I was livid after being talked down to by a hateful woman who said she was the Principal but I later found out she was a counselor . I approached her about a serious matter concerning a child, she dismissed me and I took it to the Superintendent. WATCH OUT. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 17, 2019

This school has a wicked environment. If you can afford a private school, look into it. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 6, 2019

My child attended Little River elementary from pre K until 5th grade. The first 4 years went well. Until the principal left and they put 2 women as vice principal/principal. I am all for women taking on authoritative roles. However, the 2 women heading up this school are bullies and show favouritism. They show favouritism towards different teachers and students. This really disrupts the entire faculty and students.
My child was bullied bullied 5 months out of the 7 months during the 6th grade year. I blame not only the teacher(s) but the principal and vice principal. My child was verbally and physically assaulted on a regular basis. They informed me the beginning of the school year that this was happening and it was addressed. However, it picked right back up after the kids came back from Christmas break. My child was too ashamed and embarrassed to tell his parents. It continued on for 5 consecutive months. The 2 children in particular, would punch my child in the stomach in the halls, during class change, and outside. Not a single teacher put a stop to it. Where are the teachers during these free times????He was verbally assualted in class relentlessly and children were telling my child to kill himself. The effects of this incident has still affected our family since leaving the school.
I believe bullying starts at the top. There is too much cattiness amongst this faculty to where prominent issues are being swept under the rug. The staff actually seems to act as if they are in elementary school. Until, the administration changes I would be weary of placing your child there.
My child is an unbelievably sweet person. After this was addressed, a few of the teachers reached out and apologized because they really adored my child. The vice principal wasn't at all sincere and too worried her job would be in jeopardy to act on any sincerity. I never met the actual principal of the school as she mostly hides behind the vice principal.
I maybe received one smile from the secretary in the front office for the entire 6 years.Believe me, I'm not the only parent that dreaded going into the front office only to be greeted by a scowl on the secretaries.

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by a parent
Monday, September 19, 2011

My son had an AMAZING Kindergarten year last year, and so far an AMAZING first grade year. The school is filled with caring, highly qualified teachers and supportive parents. Go Eagles! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Little River Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	561	102	55	184	0	n/a	n/a	67	969
2010	720	112	72	235	4	1	62	0	1206
2011	716	97	69	217	3	1	44	0	1147
2012	750	105	70	234	1	1	45	0	1206
2013	797	118	83	235	3	1	56	0	1293
2014	876	125	82	239	2	6	62	0	1392
2015	901	130	81	264	3	3	64	0	1446
2016	892	124	90	235	1	2	69	0	1413
2017	884	123	70	238	4	1	69	0	1389
2018	845	121	77	236	4	1	77	0	1361
2019	842	120	76	252	4	0	91	0	1385
2020	839	104	86	272	6	0	100	0	1407
2021	784	104	89	256	6	0	93	0	1332
2022	777	89	84	256	3	0	96	0	1305
2023	734	95	75	267	0	1	100	0	1272

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 Little River Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	969	62.6	15.5	27.2
2010	1206	73.4	16.4	26.9
2011	1147	70.6	16.2	25.5
2012	1206	72.3	16.6	25.5
2013	1293	70.6	18.3	26.4
2014	1392	75.7	18.3	26.9
2015	1446	80.0	18.0	23.9
2016	1413	79.0	17.8	22.4
2017	1389	80.8	17.1	20.4
2018	1361	82.0	16.5	20.1
2019	1385	81.0	17.0	18.8
2020	1407	84.6	16.6	21
2021	1332	85.2	15.6	20.4
2022	1305	88.4	14.7	n/a
2023	1272	88.4	14.3	23.4

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 Little River Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	969	62.6	15.5	27.2
2010	1206	73.4	16.4	26.9
2011	1147	70.6	16.2	25.5
2012	1206	72.3	16.6	25.5
2013	1293	70.6	18.3	26.4
2014	1392	75.7	18.3	26.9
2015	1446	80.0	18.0	23.9
2016	1413	79.0	17.8	22.4
2017	1389	80.8	17.1	20.4
2018	1361	82.0	16.5	20.1
2019	1385	81.0	17.0	18.8
2020	1407	84.6	16.6	21
2021	1332	85.2	15.6	20.4
2022	1305	88.4	14.7	n/a
2023	1272	88.4	14.3	23.4

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 Little River Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$239 (3.0%)	$7,656 (97.0%)	$7,895
2018	$262 (3.1%)	$8,304 (96.9%)	$8,567
2019	$281 (3.2%)	$8,586 (96.8%)	$8,867

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Little River Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 247^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 214^th of 1242 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Little River Elementary)	60.6	62.3	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	49.9	48.3	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Little River Elementary)	77.1	70.5	6.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	68.6	58.8	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Little River Elementary)	55.3	48.3	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	50.4	47	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Little River Elementary)	67	64.2	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	65.8	60	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Little River Elementary)	61.3	54.2	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	57.6	52.7	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Little River Elementary)	52.5	55.5	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	56.8	54.1	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Little River Elementary)	48.7	42.7	6%
5th Grade Science (Cherokee County)	51.5	48.5	3%
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	1385	1272	8.2%
African American	120	95	20.8%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	76	75	1.3%
Hispanic	252	267	6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	842	734	12.8%
Two or More Races	91	100	9.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.8%	23.4%	4.7%

Schools Near Little River 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
Little River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3170 Trickum Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-5940	1,272	88	14.3	23.4%	734 (57.7%)	95 (7.5%)	267 (21.0%)	75 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	100 (7.9%)	82.5	203^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	83.7%		81.3	214^th of 1242 public elementary schools	82.8%	11	54.8	46.4	73.6	61.9	63.0	66.8	50.6	$8,867	$281	$8,587
Arnold Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	710 Arnold Mill Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-6470	810	57	14.1	21.9%	536 (66.2%)	51 (6.3%)	144 (17.8%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.5%)	84.9	179^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.7%		86.9	159^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.2%	20	55.2	52.3	66.7	61.0	76.6	63.3	54.4	$9,217	$194	$9,023
Johnston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2031 E Cherokee Dr	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-8461	472	34	13.8	36.2%	294 (62.3%)	12 (2.5%)	124 (26.3%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.2%)	73.3	299^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.0%		73.1	300^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.8%	1	43.6	51.1	72.7	50.0	60.2	48.9	45.5	$9,164	$210	$8,953
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2433 Jamerson Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7636	596	43	13.8	8.2%	414 (69.5%)	43 (7.2%)	50 (8.4%)	45 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.2%)	91.3	118^th of 1248 public elementary schools	90.5%		87.4	157^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.4%	39	75.2	61.1	70.9	81.9	67.3	68.2	59.1	$10,039	$190	$9,849
Woodstock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	230 Rope Mill Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1320	1,145	80	14.2	36.3%	587 (51.3%)	147 (12.8%)	272 (23.8%)	47 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (8.0%)	68.3	368^th of 1248 public elementary schools	70.5%		70.8	328^th of 1242 public elementary schools	73.6%	40	45.0	45.5	56.9	56.8	51.4	49.5	43.8	$8,959	$190	$8,769
Keheley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1985 Kemp Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7836	399	34	11.7	26.1%	251 (62.9%)	45 (11.3%)	59 (14.8%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.5%)	66	389^th of 1248 public elementary schools	68.8%		74.2	286^th of 1242 public elementary schools	77.0%	103	48.1	39.3	63.2	57.7	41.7	59.6	42.1	$11,138	$262	$10,876
Rocky Mount Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Rocky Mountain Rd NE	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 591-5050	563	41	13.6	9.1%	361 (64.1%)	65 (11.5%)	57 (10.1%)	41 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.7%)	93.3	94^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.5%		93.7	88^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.9%	6	74.7	65.5	78.0	70.1	73.9	62.0	72.0	$10,191	$192	$9,998
Nicholson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1599 Shallowford Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 928-5573	407	41	9.9	35.6%	235 (57.7%)	39 (9.6%)	91 (22.4%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.6%)	71.1	331^st of 1248 public elementary schools	73.5%		73.3	298^th of 1242 public elementary schools	76.0%	33	58.8	56.9	63.5	66.0	44.4	25.7	59.5	$12,333	$352	$11,980
Garrison Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4111 Wesley Chapel Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 642-5600	650	46	14.2	9.5%	483 (74.3%)	46 (7.1%)	53 (8.2%)	31 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.5%)	93.8	84^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.3%		91.6	110^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.1%	26	67.2	67.0	79.5	66.4	75.2	72.3	71.4	$10,153	$301	$9,852
Mountain Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	615 Mountain Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-8520	405	32	12.6	20.2%	283 (69.9%)	22 (5.4%)	51 (12.6%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.6%)	86.3	172^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	86.2%		92.7	98^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.1%	74	61.3	53.0	68.4	75.8	60.6	55.7	64.6	$10,904	$158	$10,746

Frequently Asked Questions about Little River Elementary

How many students attend Little River Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,272 students attended Little River Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Little River Elementary attend?

Students who attend Little River Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mill Creek Middle School
High : River Ridge High School

What is the racial makeup of Little River Elementary?

Students at Little River Elementary are 58% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Asian.

Is Little River Elementary a good school?

Little River Elementary ranks 203^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Little River Elementary in?

Cherokee County

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