Green Acres Elementary School

Summary:

Green Acres Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Smyrna, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 557 students. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the district's overall performance, Green Acres Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Cobb County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 15.6% to 22.6%, compared to 46% to 57.9% for Cobb County and 37% to 48.2% for the state. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 8.3% to 27.3%, while Cobb County and the state had rates of 49.1% to 54.3% and 41% to 48.1%, respectively. This poor academic performance has resulted in Green Acres Elementary School consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking between 882 and 1156 out of 1214 to 1248 schools over the past several years.

One potential factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance is the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.77% to 91.02% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the Cobb County and Georgia state averages, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 12 students per teacher, and high per-student spending, ranging from $11,340 to $13,302 over the past few years, the academic results do not reflect a commensurate level of student achievement. Addressing the underlying issues and implementing effective strategies to support student learning will be crucial for improving Green Acres Elementary School's performance and providing a high-quality education for the community it serves.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2000 Gober Ave SE
Smyrna, GA 30080

(678) 842-6905

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1127^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Green Acres Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pearson Middle School
High:	Campbell High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 557

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.4%

African American:

13.6%

White:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Green Acres Elementary School ranks worse than 90.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.59. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Green Acres Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	10.50	1037^th	1101	5.8%
2007	2.34	1118^th	1125	0.6%
2008	20.87	983^rd	1134	13.3%
2009	21.72	978^th	1133	13.7%
2010	25.67	983^rd	1183	16.9%
2011	23.94	1019^th	1212	15.9%
2012	30.38	952^nd	1201	20.7%
2013	20.69	1039^th	1225	15.2%
2014	19.46	1064^th	1231	13.6%
2015	15.45	1093^rd	1240	11.9%
2016	10.69	1156^th	1233	6.2%
2017	20.21	972^nd	1205	19.3%
2018	14.99	1047^th	1209	13.4%
2019	24.76	926^th	1234	25.0%
2021	25.01	882^nd	1214	27.3%
2022	26.59	899^th	1244	27.7%
2023	17.83	1052^nd	1242	15.3%
2024	13.59	1127^th	1248	9.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Green Acres Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	256	332	25	116	1	n/a	n/a	0	730
1998	242	411	15	161	0	n/a	n/a	0	829
1999	217	439	15	184	2	n/a	n/a	0	857
2000	204	405	16	213	2	n/a	n/a	0	840
2001	170	410	22	262	1	n/a	n/a	0	865
2002	129	351	21	334	2	n/a	n/a	0	837
2003	129	351	21	334	2	n/a	n/a	0	837
2004	119	306	21	419	4	n/a	n/a	0	869
2005	92	252	17	459	4	n/a	n/a	26	850
2006	64	163	9	423	2	n/a	n/a	17	678
2007	43	142	7	471	2	n/a	n/a	21	686
2008	46	142	4	476	1	n/a	n/a	23	692
2009	46	120	2	508	0	n/a	n/a	22	698
2010	51	150	4	532	3	0	0	0	740
2011	45	119	6	544	0	0	14	0	728
2012	47	128	4	586	0	0	14	0	779
2013	44	151	4	635	0	0	18	0	852
2014	31	119	3	612	1	0	16	0	782
2015	25	105	3	602	1	0	9	0	745
2016	27	99	1	587	2	0	12	0	728
2017	29	101	0	569	1	0	12	0	712
2018	24	119	0	557	1	0	7	0	708
2019	17	113	0	481	0	0	7	0	618
2020	25	105	2	475	1	0	10	0	618
2021	27	109	1	432	1	0	6	0	576
2022	30	114	1	441	2	0	14	0	602
2023	26	76	1	431	3	0	20	0	557

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 Green Acres Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	730	51.0	14.3	55.6
1998	829	56.2	14.8	67.6
1999	857	57.8	14.8	66.3
2000	840	59.1	14.2	69.5
2001	865	69.0	12.5	69.8
2002	837	64.4	13.0	74.9
2003	837	64.4	13.0	74.9
2004	869	63.4	13.7	81.2
2005	850	70.9	12.0	86.7
2006	678	60.1	11.3	85.8
2007	686	62.5	11.0	88.9
2008	692	69.0	10.0	86.2
2009	698	70.5	9.9	91
2010	740	70.0	10.5	92.2
2011	728	66.8	10.8	95.9
2012	779	63.5	12.2	97
2013	852	65.5	13.0	96.6
2014	782	65.5	11.9	96.5
2015	745	64.0	11.6	96.8
2016	728	64.0	11.3	98.2
2017	712	64.5	11.0	97.3
2018	708	61.5	11.5	96.6
2019	618	57.1	10.8	95.8
2020	618	52.0	11.8	93.5
2021	576	50.0	11.5	81.8
2022	602	49.9	12.0	n/a
2023	557	52.7	10.5	91

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 Green Acres Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	730	51.0	14.3	55.6
1998	829	56.2	14.8	67.6
1999	857	57.8	14.8	66.3
2000	840	59.1	14.2	69.5
2001	865	69.0	12.5	69.8
2002	837	64.4	13.0	74.9
2003	837	64.4	13.0	74.9
2004	869	63.4	13.7	81.2
2005	850	70.9	12.0	86.7
2006	678	60.1	11.3	85.8
2007	686	62.5	11.0	88.9
2008	692	69.0	10.0	86.2
2009	698	70.5	9.9	91
2010	740	70.0	10.5	92.2
2011	728	66.8	10.8	95.9
2012	779	63.5	12.2	97
2013	852	65.5	13.0	96.6
2014	782	65.5	11.9	96.5
2015	745	64.0	11.6	96.8
2016	728	64.0	11.3	98.2
2017	712	64.5	11.0	97.3
2018	708	61.5	11.5	96.6
2019	618	57.1	10.8	95.8
2020	618	52.0	11.8	93.5
2021	576	50.0	11.5	81.8
2022	602	49.9	12.0	n/a
2023	557	52.7	10.5	91

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 Green Acres Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$872 (7.4%)	$10,878 (92.6%)	$11,750
2018	$457 (4.0%)	$10,883 (96.0%)	$11,340
2019	$880 (6.6%)	$12,422 (93.4%)	$13,302

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Green Acres 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 926^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1052^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Green Acres Elementary School)	26.4	20	6.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	48.5	47.2	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Green Acres Elementary School)	56.6	25	31.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	58.1	50.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Green Acres Elementary School)	18	18.3	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	50.8	46.3	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Green Acres Elementary School)	39	22	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	57.4	52.8	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Green Acres Elementary School)	25.7	24.7	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	54.9	51	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Green Acres Elementary School)	26.7	16.5	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	47.2	44.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Green Acres Elementary School)	11.5	8.2	3.3%
5th Grade Science (Cobb County)	47	44.1	2.9%
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	618	557	9.9%
African American	113	76	32.7%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	481	431	10.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	17	26	52.9%
Two or More Races	7	20	185.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.8%	91%	4.8%

Schools Near Green Acres 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
Green Acres Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Gober Ave SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6905	557	53	10.5	91.0%	26 (4.7%)	76 (13.6%)	431 (77.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	13.6	1127^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.7%		17.8	1052^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	15.3%	75	15.6	17.6	22.6	27.3	20.3	8.3	12.0	$13,302	$880	$12,422
International Academy of Smyrna	Public, Charter	K-5	2144 S Cobb Dr SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna	Yes	No	No	Yes	(678) 370-0980	318	27	11.7	63.5%	3 (0.9%)	218 (68.6%)	81 (25.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	32	809^th of 1248 public elementary schools	35.2%		47.3	586^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.8%	223	33.3	39.1	34.1	29.6	28.3	17.1	26.8	$7,613	$126	$7,487
Belmont Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 Glendale Pl SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6810	279	36	7.8	88.9%	12 (4.3%)	60 (21.5%)	193 (69.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	32.2	803^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	35.7%		30.9	820^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.0%	17	20.9	15.9	34.0	44.2	29.5	38.3	31.9	$14,666	$628	$14,038
Fair Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	407 Barber Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 594-8080	761	71	10.7	93.2%	22 (2.9%)	100 (13.1%)	628 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	29.2	869^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.4%		20.7	994^th of 1242 public elementary schools	20.0%	125	20.8	14.9	32.0	32.5	43.9	35.1	25.8	$11,504	$830	$10,675
Smyrna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1099 Fleming St SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6741	904	78	11.6	53.5%	214 (23.7%)	367 (40.6%)	233 (25.8%)	30 (3.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.2%)	55.8	494^th of 1248 public elementary schools	60.4%		53.7	519^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.2%	25	48.5	36.6	51.0	47.8	52.2	37.0	30.1	$10,100	$587	$9,513
LaBelle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	230 Cresson Dr SW	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6955	373	38	9.7	89.0%	11 (2.9%)	79 (21.2%)	268 (71.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	22.1	978^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.6%		27.8	876^th of 1242 public elementary schools	29.5%	102	18.3	21.2	33.3	25.0	11.8	33.3	23.3	$15,708	$911	$14,798
Dunleith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Saine Dr SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3190	562	47	11.9	86.1%	23 (4.1%)	292 (52.0%)	209 (37.2%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)	44.9	629^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.6%		54.7	511^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.9%	118	34.4	41.1	35.9	44.1	56.2	30.8	20.5	$12,785	$911	$11,874
Norton Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3041 Gray Rd SE	Smyrna	30082	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-5833	673	63	10.6	80.2%	49 (7.3%)	213 (31.6%)	370 (55.0%)	14 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.0%)	25.9	916^th of 1248 public elementary schools	26.6%		34.5	774^th of 1242 public elementary schools	37.7%	142	26.8	22.9	31.5	35.7	37.5	18.9	17.1	$11,232	$713	$10,519
Milford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2390 Austell Rd SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6966	363	39	9.4	87.6%	19 (5.2%)	108 (29.8%)	220 (60.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	35.5	765^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.7%		44.2	629^th of 1242 public elementary schools	49.4%	136	21.8	21.8	44.2	43.6	38.9	32.7	26.9	$14,587	$869	$13,718
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics	Public	3-5	311 Aviation Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 420-0822	305	20	15.3	31.1%	126 (41.3%)	85 (27.9%)	52 (17.0%)	21 (6.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)	99.4	4^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.7%		99.3	6^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.5%	2	88.9	90.4	95.8	95.9	95.7	86.5	84.4	$9,268	$111	$9,157

Frequently Asked Questions about Green Acres Elementary School

How many students attend Green Acres Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 557 students attended Green Acres Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Green Acres Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Green Acres Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pearson Middle School
High : Campbell High School

Is Green Acres Elementary School a good school?

Green Acres Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Green Acres Elementary School?

Students at Green Acres Elementary School are 77% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% White, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Green Acres Elementary School in?

Cobb County

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