Callaway Elementary School

Summary:

Callaway Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jonesboro, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 706 students. The school is part of the Clayton County School District, which is ranked 168 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Callaway Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 1074 out of 1248 schools.

Callaway Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the state and county averages on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 13.3% to 28.9% across different subject areas and grade levels, significantly lower than the state averages of 37% to 48.2%. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 90.28% to 92.94% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, Callaway Elementary's per-student spending has been relatively low, ranging from $8,261 to $9,216 over the past few years, which is below the state average, and the school's student-teacher ratio has been relatively high, ranging from 13.5 to 15.6 students per teacher.

While the nearby schools in the Clayton County district also struggle academically, some schools, such as Arnold Elementary and Swint Elementary, perform significantly better than Callaway Elementary on the Milestones Assessments. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of the higher-performing schools within the same district. Addressing the challenges faced by Callaway Elementary will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, providing targeted interventions and support for students, and ensuring equitable access to educational resources.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

120 Oriole Dr
Jonesboro, GA 30238

(678) 479-2600

District: Clayton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1074^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Callaway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kendrick Middle School
High:	Riverdale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 706

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.9%

Hispanic:

18.3%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.5%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.33. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Clayton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton County 168^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Callaway Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	36.17	797^th	1101	27.6%
2007	16.41	1011^th	1125	10.1%
2008	12.85	1055^th	1134	7.0%
2009	23.95	959^th	1133	15.4%
2010	29.33	951^st	1183	19.6%
2011	29.82	973^rd	1212	19.7%
2012	43.88	806^th	1201	32.9%
2013	35.06	923^rd	1225	24.7%
2014	30.81	966^th	1231	21.5%
2015	22.72	977^th	1240	21.2%
2016	23.52	940^th	1233	23.8%
2017	27.57	880^th	1205	27.0%
2018	28.16	872^nd	1209	27.9%
2019	29.82	861^st	1234	30.2%
2022	9.38	1187^th	1244	4.6%
2023	10.71	1168^th	1242	6.0%
2024	16.33	1074^th	1248	13.9%

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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
Friday, July 21, 2017

School have turn around. Great teachers, Principal and Assistant Principal. The staff are friendly and very safe with the childrens. I recommend that Dr. Barbara stay and continue to grow with the teachers and staffs. Loving their friendship and development with our childrens. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Callaway Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	41	752	39	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	872
2003	41	752	39	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	872
2004	52	739	47	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	892
2005	24	723	40	49	0	n/a	n/a	30	866
2006	23	743	42	62	0	n/a	n/a	28	898
2007	22	772	41	55	0	n/a	n/a	31	921
2008	24	785	32	51	0	n/a	n/a	36	928
2009	14	693	33	48	0	n/a	n/a	36	824
2010	15	653	32	66	1	0	23	0	790
2011	11	700	41	56	2	0	23	0	833
2012	15	649	36	65	0	0	27	0	792
2013	21	641	45	81	1	0	17	0	806
2014	25	658	42	100	2	0	21	0	848
2015	22	641	48	113	2	0	25	0	851
2016	16	674	40	133	2	0	21	0	886
2017	17	673	32	148	2	0	23	0	895
2018	5	678	26	148	3	0	25	0	885
2019	5	637	22	159	3	0	27	0	853
2020	4	653	17	139	2	0	20	0	835
2021	4	592	7	127	2	0	19	0	751
2022	3	578	5	121	2	0	18	0	727
2023	1	543	7	129	5	0	21	0	706

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 Callaway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	872	44.0	19.8	62.8
2003	872	44.0	19.8	62.8
2004	892	49.5	18.0	70.6
2005	866	56.7	15.3	71.2
2006	898	58.4	15.4	75.9
2007	921	57.6	16.0	79.6
2008	928	57.5	16.1	82.7
2009	824	63.7	12.9	83.1
2010	790	56.2	14.0	84.4
2011	833	55.0	15.1	86.6
2012	792	51.8	15.2	88.9
2013	806	49.8	16.1	87.7
2014	848	47.8	17.7	99.6
2015	851	53.0	16.0	95.5
2016	886	54.0	16.4	99.5
2017	895	52.0	17.2	99.6
2018	885	57.0	15.5	99.4
2019	853	50.0	17.0	92.8
2020	835	49.0	17.0	93.1
2021	751	48.0	15.6	92.9
2022	727	48.0	15.1	n/a
2023	706	50.0	14.1	90.5

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 Callaway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	872	44.0	19.8	62.8
2003	872	44.0	19.8	62.8
2004	892	49.5	18.0	70.6
2005	866	56.7	15.3	71.2
2006	898	58.4	15.4	75.9
2007	921	57.6	16.0	79.6
2008	928	57.5	16.1	82.7
2009	824	63.7	12.9	83.1
2010	790	56.2	14.0	84.4
2011	833	55.0	15.1	86.6
2012	792	51.8	15.2	88.9
2013	806	49.8	16.1	87.7
2014	848	47.8	17.7	99.6
2015	851	53.0	16.0	95.5
2016	886	54.0	16.4	99.5
2017	895	52.0	17.2	99.6
2018	885	57.0	15.5	99.4
2019	853	50.0	17.0	92.8
2020	835	49.0	17.0	93.1
2021	751	48.0	15.6	92.9
2022	727	48.0	15.1	n/a
2023	706	50.0	14.1	90.5

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 Callaway Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$698 (8.2%)	$7,865 (91.8%)	$8,564
2018	$834 (9.0%)	$8,382 (91.0%)	$9,216
2019	$691 (8.3%)	$7,675 (91.7%)	$8,366

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Callaway 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 861^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1168^th of 1242 Elementary schools	24.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Callaway Elementary School)	29.1	12.7	16.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	26.9	18.1	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Callaway Elementary School)	41	17.3	23.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	35.9	23.7	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Callaway Elementary School)	33.1	14.5	18.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	26.5	18.2	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Callaway Elementary School)	31.3	14.5	16.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	29.2	23.4	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Callaway Elementary School)	30.8	9.8	21%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	30.4	22.9	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Callaway Elementary School)	27.6	11.6	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	23.2	15.6	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Callaway Elementary School)	33.3	10.7	22.6%
5th Grade Science (Clayton County)	26.5	17.1	9.4%
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	853	706	17.2%
African American	637	543	14.8%
American Indian	3	5	66.7%
Asian	22	7	68.2%
Hispanic	159	129	18.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	1	80%
Two or More Races	27	21	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.8%	90.5%	2.3%

Schools Near Callaway 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
Callaway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Oriole Dr	Jonesboro	30238	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 479-2600	706	50	14.1	90.5%	1 (0.1%)	543 (76.9%)	129 (18.3%)	7 (1.0%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	16.3	1074^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.9%		10.7	1168^th of 1242 public elementary schools	6.0%	94	23.3	19.2	28.1	28.9	16.3	14.2	13.3	$8,366	$691	$7,675
Swint Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Highway 138 W	Jonesboro	30238	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2780	582	44	13.2	90.4%	6 (1.0%)	437 (75.1%)	119 (20.4%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	25.4	923^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	26.0%		20.3	1004^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.2%	81	32.6	17.3	27.8	47.2	16.0	13.4	22.7	$8,695	$778	$7,917
Pointe South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8482 Thomas Rd	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2900	531	37	14.3	90.4%	5 (0.9%)	403 (75.9%)	85 (16.0%)	17 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.4%)	8.6	1214^th of 1248 public elementary schools	2.7%		10.4	1177^th of 1242 public elementary schools	5.2%	37	16.9	10.9	15.1	11.2	13.0	5.8	15.1	$8,924	$707	$8,217
Harper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	93 Valley Hill Rd SW	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 479-2654	722	53	13.5	90.4%	6 (0.8%)	468 (64.8%)	212 (29.4%)	13 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.6%)	10.5	1175^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.8%		13.2	1114^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.3%	61	15.6	18.4	20.4	15.6	22.1	5.3	3.5	$8,261	$568	$7,694
Lake Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Lake Ridge Cir	Riverdale	30296	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 907-5170	505	43	11.7	90.3%	4 (0.8%)	317 (62.8%)	161 (31.9%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.0%)	26.8	896^th of 1248 public elementary schools	28.2%		21.1	989^th of 1242 public elementary schools	20.4%	93	20.3	9.1	42.4	21.7	35.1	30.6	28.2	$8,968	$625	$8,344
Kilpatrick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7534 Tara Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2790	618	48	12.8	90.5%	15 (2.4%)	280 (45.3%)	292 (47.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.4%)	18.6	1023^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	18.0%		20.3	1002^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	19.3%	21	21.0	13.0	33.3	25.0	25.9	21.0	18.1	$8,422	$539	$7,883
Church Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7013 Church St	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 994-4000	698	48	14.5	90.4%	8 (1.1%)	544 (77.9%)	93 (13.3%)	22 (3.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.6%)	13.7	1121^st of 1248 public elementary schools	10.2%		12.5	1135^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.6%	14	7.8	18.3	18.9	8.6	18.3	27.9	20.7	$8,338	$632	$7,705
Lee Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	178 Lee St	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2815	545	40	13.6	90.3%	11 (2.0%)	384 (70.5%)	121 (22.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.2%)	7	1229^th of 1248 public elementary schools	1.5%		7.4	1218^th of 1242 public elementary schools	1.9%	11	7.8	5.6	15.0	17.9	6.7	9.2	12.4	$8,621	$656	$7,965
Arnold Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	216 Stockbridge Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2800	439	32	13.7	90.4%	19 (4.3%)	284 (64.7%)	84 (19.1%)	24 (5.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.7%)	45.2	625^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.9%		55.9	500^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.7%	125	29.2	25.0	53.9	33.3	40.0	47.4	36.8	$8,587	$508	$8,079
Tara Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	937 Mount Zion Rd	Morrow	30260	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 968-2915	584	41	14.2	90.4%	11 (1.9%)	367 (62.8%)	187 (32.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	16.1	1084^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.1%		16.5	1075^th of 1242 public elementary schools	13.4%	9	23.2	16.0	25.8	15.2	24.7	18.0	19.1	$8,789	$599	$8,191

Frequently Asked Questions about Callaway Elementary School

What district is Callaway Elementary School in?

Clayton County

What schools do graduates of Callaway Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Kendrick Middle School
High : Riverdale High School

How many students attend Callaway Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 706 students attended Callaway Elementary School.

Is Callaway Elementary School a good school?

Callaway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Callaway Elementary School?

Students at Callaway Elementary School are 77% African American, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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