Commerce Elementary School

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Commerce Elementary School ranks 248 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Commerce Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-4 in Commerce, Georgia, with 276 students. It is part of the Commerce City School District, which is ranked 23 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Commerce Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Georgia Milestones Assessment. In 2023-2024, 53.6% of 3rd graders and 46.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 38.4% and 37%, respectively. In Mathematics, 60.9% of 3rd graders and 60.4% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to state averages of 45.4% and 48.1%. The school has maintained a high statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20-25% of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby schools, Hull-Sanford Elementary and Banks County Elementary, Commerce Elementary School has significantly higher proficiency rates in 3rd grade Mathematics. Additionally, the nearby Jefferson Academy is an exceptionally high-performing school, ranking in the top 10% of Georgia elementary schools, indicating a strong focus on quality elementary education in the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public 3-4

825 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529

(706) 335-1801

District: Commerce City

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,175

Students who attend Commerce Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Commerce Middle School
High:	Commerce High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 282

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.8%

Hispanic:

16.3%

African American:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Commerce Elementary School ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.8%), Hispanic (16.3%), African American (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Commerce Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Commerce Elementary School employs 19.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Commerce Elementary School is $9,175.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Commerce City:

SchoolDigger ranks Commerce City 23^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Commerce Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	65.39	428^th	1101	61.1%
2007	60.13	491^st	1125	56.4%
2008	75.42	241^st	1134	78.7%
2009	83.75	123^rd	1133	89.1%
2010	88.38	54^th	1183	95.4%
2011	78.60	233^rd	1212	80.8%
2012	80.48	179^th	1201	85.1%
2013	86.05	42^nd	1225	96.6%
2014	81.57	153^rd	1231	87.6%
2015	73.11	282^nd	1240	77.3%
2016	79.37	212^th	1233	82.8%
2017	80.92	203^rd	1205	83.2%
2018	87.50	139^th	1209	88.5%
2019	77.44	253^rd	1234	79.5%
2021	80.00	223^rd	1214	81.6%
2022	78.60	251^st	1244	79.8%
2023	82.43	202^nd	1242	83.7%
2024	78.21	248^th	1248	80.1%

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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 Commerce Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	437	437
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	445	445
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	427	427
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	535	535
1994	447	79	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
1995	415	79	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	498
1996	415	79	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	498
1997	450	63	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	520
1998	493	79	1	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	585
1999	468	91	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
2000	518	77	8	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	612
2001	550	104	7	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	673
2002	554	103	7	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	689
2003	554	103	7	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	689
2004	535	98	8	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
2005	512	82	8	53	1	n/a	n/a	22	678
2006	552	94	8	63	0	n/a	n/a	23	740
2007	176	27	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	9	235
2008	176	23	2	28	0	n/a	n/a	13	242
2009	154	29	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	16	222
2010	145	39	2	24	0	0	11	0	221
2011	157	28	5	23	0	0	7	0	220
2012	150	27	4	20	0	0	11	0	212
2013	166	25	0	22	0	0	11	0	224
2014	162	20	2	23	0	0	8	0	215
2015	161	19	2	24	0	0	13	0	219
2016	160	26	1	25	0	0	15	0	227
2017	148	30	0	31	0	0	21	0	230
2018	163	27	1	27	0	0	17	0	235
2019	186	26	1	32	0	0	15	0	260
2020	176	25	5	37	0	0	15	0	258
2021	163	20	8	40	0	0	14	0	245
2022	175	22	4	48	0	0	18	0	267
2023	182	33	2	43	0	0	16	0	276
2024	180	30	6	46	0	0	20	0	282

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 Commerce Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	437	26.0	16.8	26.1
1991	445	28.0	15.8	27.6
1992	427	31.0	13.7	30
1993	535	29.0	18.4	32.3
1994	528	31.0	17.0	40
1995	498	28.0	17.8	39.8
1996	498	28.0	17.8	39.8
1997	520	31.9	16.3	50.8
1998	585	32.4	18.1	48.9
1999	572	33.3	17.2	49.3
2000	612	33.6	18.2	42.8
2001	673	36.4	18.5	44.9
2002	689	44.8	15.4	47.6
2003	689	44.8	15.4	47.6
2004	681	45.3	15.0	48.3
2005	678	47.7	14.2	52
2006	740	50.0	14.8	53.4
2007	235	18.0	13.1	54.9
2008	242	18.2	13.3	51.1
2009	222	18.6	11.9	61.2
2010	221	19.4	11.3	62.4
2011	220	18.4	11.9	61.4
2012	212	16.3	13.0	61.3
2013	224	16.4	13.6	61.2
2014	215	14.8	14.5	65.1
2015	219	16.0	13.6	63
2016	227	16.0	14.1	65.2
2017	230	16.8	13.6	65.2
2018	235	16.9	13.9	58.3
2019	260	17.9	14.5	56.9
2020	258	17.8	14.4	57.8
2021	245	18.2	13.4	49
2022	267	18.5	14.4	n/a
2023	276	18.0	15.3	56.2
2024	282	19.3	14.6	62.1

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 Commerce Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	437	26.0	16.8	26.1
1991	445	28.0	15.8	27.6
1992	427	31.0	13.7	30
1993	535	29.0	18.4	32.3
1994	528	31.0	17.0	40
1995	498	28.0	17.8	39.8
1996	498	28.0	17.8	39.8
1997	520	31.9	16.3	50.8
1998	585	32.4	18.1	48.9
1999	572	33.3	17.2	49.3
2000	612	33.6	18.2	42.8
2001	673	36.4	18.5	44.9
2002	689	44.8	15.4	47.6
2003	689	44.8	15.4	47.6
2004	681	45.3	15.0	48.3
2005	678	47.7	14.2	52
2006	740	50.0	14.8	53.4
2007	235	18.0	13.1	54.9
2008	242	18.2	13.3	51.1
2009	222	18.6	11.9	61.2
2010	221	19.4	11.3	62.4
2011	220	18.4	11.9	61.4
2012	212	16.3	13.0	61.3
2013	224	16.4	13.6	61.2
2014	215	14.8	14.5	65.1
2015	219	16.0	13.6	63
2016	227	16.0	14.1	65.2
2017	230	16.8	13.6	65.2
2018	235	16.9	13.9	58.3
2019	260	17.9	14.5	56.9
2020	258	17.8	14.4	57.8
2021	245	18.2	13.4	49
2022	267	18.5	14.4	n/a
2023	276	18.0	15.3	56.2
2024	282	19.3	14.6	62.1

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 Commerce Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$831 (9.4%)	$7,991 (90.6%)	$8,822
2018	$838 (9.2%)	$8,231 (90.7%)	$9,070
2019	$621 (6.8%)	$8,554 (93.2%)	$9,175

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Commerce Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 253^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 202^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Commerce Elementary School)	53.5	51	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Commerce City)	53.5	51	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Commerce Elementary School)	62.8	59.7	3.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Commerce City)	62.8	59.7	3.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Commerce Elementary School)	50.8	51.1	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Commerce City)	50.8	51.1	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Commerce Elementary School)	71.1	68.6	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Commerce City)	71.1	68.6	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	276	6.2%
African American	26	33	26.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	32	43	34.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	186	182	2.2%
Two or More Races	15	16	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.9%	56.2%	0.8%

Schools Near Commerce 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
Commerce Elementary School	Public	3-4	825 Lakeview Dr	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Commerce City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 335-1801	282	19	14.6	62.1%	180 (63.8%)	30 (10.6%)	46 (16.3%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.1%)	78.2	248^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.1%		82.4	202^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	83.7%	46	53.6	46.3		60.9	60.4			$9,175	$621	$8,554
Commerce Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	395 Minish Dr	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Commerce City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 335-5587	487	34	14.5	62.2%	316 (64.9%)	45 (9.2%)	86 (17.7%)	8 (1.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.0%)								(n/a)								$11,177	$1,016	$10,162
East Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1531 Hoods Mill Rd	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 336-7900	658	55	11.9	64.7%	471 (71.6%)	35 (5.3%)	88 (13.4%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.4%)	74.2	293^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	76.5%		65.8	382^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	69.2%	89	48.5	34.4	59.5	65.0	56.7	55.9	54.1	$9,670	$554	$9,116
Maysville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9270 Highway 82 Spur	Maysville	30558	Banks County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 652-2241	482	41	11.9	79.3%	335 (69.5%)	16 (3.3%)	97 (20.1%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)	48.7	574^th of 1248 public elementary schools	54.0%		60.2	443^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	64.3%	131	27.5	37.3	38.1	39.1	70.1	38.1	33.3	$13,578	$765	$12,813
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	415 Hoschton St	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 367-8242	982	74	13.2	35.6%	748 (76.2%)	60 (6.1%)	104 (10.6%)	16 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.2%)								(n/a)								$8,903	$319	$8,583
Jefferson Academy	Public	3-5	99 Dragon Dr	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 367-2300	939	61	15.4	33.5%	716 (76.3%)	60 (6.4%)	86 (9.2%)	24 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.4%)	92.1	107^th of 1248 public elementary schools	91.4%		94.3	81^st of 1242 public elementary schools	93.5%	26	56.6	55.8	73.9	76.4	78.2	73.9	68.1	$7,312	$277	$7,034
South Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1630 New Kings Bridge Rd	Athens	30607	Clarke County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 208-3552	701	61	11.4	71.6%	471 (67.2%)	63 (9.0%)	128 (18.3%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.7%)	50.6	559^th of 1248 public elementary schools	55.2%		55.6	504^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.4%	55	35.6	35.8	44.4	46.5	44.3	41.4	36.4	$11,924	$722	$11,203
Ila Elementary School	Public	K-5	150 Sewell Mill Rd	Danielsville	30633	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 789-3445	452	34	13.2	60.6%	369 (81.6%)	7 (1.5%)	46 (10.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.5%)	77	264^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.8%		82.7	200^th of 1242 public elementary schools	83.9%	64	51.8	37.3	57.4	63.9	60.3	61.8	55.9	$11,122	$661	$10,461
Banks County Elementary School	Public	3-5	180 Highway 51 S	Homer	30547	Banks County	Banks County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 677-2308	643	51	12.5	72.0%	506 (78.7%)	8 (1.2%)	85 (13.2%)	14 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.7%)	36.5	749^th of 1248 public elementary schools	40.0%		48.8	560^th of 1242 public elementary schools	54.9%	189	26.7	29.4	37.9	40.4	32.7	33.5	33.0	$10,385	$654	$9,731
Banks County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	266 Highway 51 S	Homer	30547	Banks County	Banks County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 677-2355	720	52	13.7	70.0%	562 (78.1%)	14 (1.9%)	94 (13.1%)	13 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.0%)								(n/a)								$10,699	$836	$9,864

Frequently Asked Questions about Commerce Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Commerce Elementary School?

Students at Commerce Elementary School are 64% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Commerce Elementary School a good school?

Commerce Elementary School ranks 248^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Commerce Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Commerce Middle School
High : Commerce High School

What district is Commerce Elementary School in?

Commerce City

How many students attend Commerce Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 282 students attended Commerce Elementary School.

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