Western Elementary School

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Western Elementary School ranks 244 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Western Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Newnan, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 437 students. The school is part of the Coweta County School District, which is ranked 44 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Western Elementary School has shown a mixed performance on the Milestones Assessment, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally higher than the state averages but often lower than the Coweta County district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Arts were 47.9%, 50%, and 59.6%, respectively, compared to the Coweta County averages of 49%, 42.7%, and 57.4%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 54.2%, 66.7%, and 57.9%, compared to the Coweta County averages of 53.6%, 57.3%, and 46%. The school's performance in Science for 5th grade was also higher than the state average, with a proficiency rate of 56.1% compared to the Georgia average of 41.7%.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Coweta County district, Western Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower than the top-performing schools, such as Brooks Elementary and Northside Elementary. However, the school's performance is still better than some of the lower-performing schools in the district, such as Jefferson Parkway Elementary and Atkinson Elementary. The school's inconsistent ranking and rating history, as well as the relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, suggest that the school may face challenges in addressing the diverse needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1730 Welcome Rd
Newnan, GA 30263

(770) 254-2790

District: Coweta County

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

Students who attend Western Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Evans Middle School
High:	Newnan High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 437

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.0%

African American:

31.4%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.6%

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Compare Details Western Elementary School ranks better than 80.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.79. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Coweta County:

SchoolDigger ranks Coweta County 44^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Western Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	55.30	570^th	1101	48.2%
2007	25.28	925^th	1125	17.8%
2008	31.29	881^st	1134	22.3%
2009	37.85	811^th	1133	28.4%
2010	58.37	559^th	1183	52.7%
2011	59.20	587^th	1212	51.6%
2012	60.77	561^st	1201	53.3%
2013	49.83	745^th	1225	39.2%
2014	42.68	853^rd	1231	30.7%
2015	23.54	967^th	1240	22.0%
2016	23.67	936^th	1233	24.1%
2017	32.72	807^th	1205	33.0%
2018	43.76	655^th	1209	45.8%
2019	45.08	657^th	1234	46.8%
2021	44.51	624^th	1214	48.6%
2022	69.05	349^th	1244	71.9%
2023	61.85	428^th	1242	65.5%
2024	78.79	244^th	1248	80.4%

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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
Thursday, July 27, 2017

We love Western Elementary! Very knowledgeable staff and will work with your child one on one to get them where they need to be. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, February 5, 2017

I am so disappointed this year. The children are missing the teacher time between the student and the teacher. As a parent I have noticed this a lot this year. I just want my child to receive the best education while there. This year has been well WHEW!!! Sometimes I just want to transfer my child to another school. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 15, 2015

We have been enrolled at Western for 3 years and have had no complaints about the teachers. Both of my children have excelled in their reading and math. My only issue is a more county-wide problem; the art teachers are not fully funded by the county; therefore, Western does not have a full time art teacher. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 22, 2014

Western Elementary is a wonderful school! The teachers are excellent role models for our children. They are Ioving and caring. They teach with knowledge and ability. My 4th grader has loved each and everyone one of her teacher and I love the fact that every staff member goes out of their way to get to know each student. The principal is amazing! She is there to help the children succeed and grow with kindness and a firm hand. I have truly enjoyed the experience that we have had so far at Western Elementary!!! Thank you, thank you for everything! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Western 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	349	349
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	459	459
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	426	426
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	455	455
1994	435	56	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	493
1995	430	59	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
1996	430	59	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
1997	437	61	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
1998	430	60	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
1999	461	59	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
2000	461	51	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
2001	409	51	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
2002	415	43	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
2003	415	43	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
2004	422	54	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
2005	401	63	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	11	488
2006	403	63	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	14	494
2007	323	147	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	14	493
2008	281	123	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	26	438
2009	287	124	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	27	453
2010	280	131	1	16	0	0	15	0	443
2011	281	125	2	22	1	0	13	0	444
2012	261	122	0	13	2	0	13	0	411
2013	253	135	3	18	1	0	27	0	437
2014	257	135	4	19	1	0	24	0	440
2015	245	123	3	17	1	0	14	0	403
2016	244	134	2	19	1	0	21	0	421
2017	237	139	1	19	1	0	16	0	413
2018	234	160	1	22	1	0	15	0	433
2019	209	161	2	18	1	0	17	0	408
2020	210	123	0	23	0	0	19	0	375
2021	189	129	0	23	1	0	20	0	362
2022	209	126	0	33	2	0	18	0	388
2023	249	137	0	29	3	0	19	0	437

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 Western Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	349	18.0	19.3	n/a
1991	459	25.0	18.3	13.7
1992	426	26.0	16.3	16.7
1993	455	26.0	17.5	19.6
1994	493	29.4	16.8	20.1
1995	498	32.0	15.6	19.3
1996	498	32.0	15.6	19.3
1997	506	23.6	21.4	26.7
1998	500	33.6	14.9	29.2
1999	530	33.6	15.8	32.1
2000	521	33.0	15.8	28.8
2001	468	32.0	14.6	29.9
2002	465	28.6	16.3	30.8
2003	465	28.6	16.3	30.8
2004	484	28.6	16.9	32.2
2005	488	32.5	15.0	34.4
2006	494	33.7	14.7	29.6
2007	493	36.8	13.4	48.9
2008	438	36.0	12.2	49
2009	453	34.0	13.3	57.7
2010	443	33.5	13.2	58
2011	444	32.0	13.8	61.3
2012	411	29.0	14.1	65.9
2013	437	27.0	16.1	65.4
2014	440	26.0	16.9	65
2015	403	27.0	14.9	61.5
2016	421	27.0	15.5	59.6
2017	413	31.0	13.3	66.1
2018	433	33.0	13.1	64.7
2019	408	35.0	11.6	65
2020	375	33.0	11.3	59.5
2021	362	31.0	11.6	59.7
2022	388	34.0	11.4	n/a
2023	437	34.0	12.8	58.6

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 Western Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	349	18.0	19.3	n/a
1991	459	25.0	18.3	13.7
1992	426	26.0	16.3	16.7
1993	455	26.0	17.5	19.6
1994	493	29.4	16.8	20.1
1995	498	32.0	15.6	19.3
1996	498	32.0	15.6	19.3
1997	506	23.6	21.4	26.7
1998	500	33.6	14.9	29.2
1999	530	33.6	15.8	32.1
2000	521	33.0	15.8	28.8
2001	468	32.0	14.6	29.9
2002	465	28.6	16.3	30.8
2003	465	28.6	16.3	30.8
2004	484	28.6	16.9	32.2
2005	488	32.5	15.0	34.4
2006	494	33.7	14.7	29.6
2007	493	36.8	13.4	48.9
2008	438	36.0	12.2	49
2009	453	34.0	13.3	57.7
2010	443	33.5	13.2	58
2011	444	32.0	13.8	61.3
2012	411	29.0	14.1	65.9
2013	437	27.0	16.1	65.4
2014	440	26.0	16.9	65
2015	403	27.0	14.9	61.5
2016	421	27.0	15.5	59.6
2017	413	31.0	13.3	66.1
2018	433	33.0	13.1	64.7
2019	408	35.0	11.6	65
2020	375	33.0	11.3	59.5
2021	362	31.0	11.6	59.7
2022	388	34.0	11.4	n/a
2023	437	34.0	12.8	58.6

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 Western Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$874 (8.2%)	$9,787 (91.8%)	$10,662
2018	$754 (7.0%)	$10,015 (93.0%)	$10,769
2019	$735 (6.2%)	$11,138 (93.8%)	$11,874

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 657^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 428^th of 1242 Elementary schools	18.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western Elementary School)	23.9	40.3	16.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coweta County)	49.6	47.6	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Western Elementary School)	41.2	49.2	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Coweta County)	58.5	53	5.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Western Elementary School)	36.8	41.5	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coweta County)	48.5	45.6	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Western Elementary School)	38.6	53.8	15.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Coweta County)	56.3	57.6	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Western Elementary School)	47.8	33.9	13.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coweta County)	54.6	50	4.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Western Elementary School)	46.3	51.8	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Coweta County)	46.5	42.2	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Western Elementary School)	56.7	39.3	17.4%
5th Grade Science (Coweta County)	50.2	48.2	2%
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	408	437	7.1%
African American	161	137	14.9%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	18	29	61.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	209	249	19.1%
Two or More Races	17	19	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65%	58.6%	6.4%

Schools Near Western 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)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Western Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1730 Welcome Rd	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2790	437	34	12.8	58.6%	249 (57.0%)	137 (31.4%)	29 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.3%)	78.8	244^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.4%		61.9	428^th of 1242 public elementary schools	65.5%	184	47.9	50.0	59.6				54.2	66.7	57.9				56.1			$11,874	$735	$11,139
Arnco-Sargent Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2449 Highway 16 W	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2830	373	32	11.6	64.1%	229 (61.4%)	59 (15.8%)	63 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	32.9	798^th of 1248 public elementary schools	36.1%		49.5	555^th of 1242 public elementary schools	55.3%	243	29.7	22.8	30.3				56.8	33.3	25.8				30.8			$11,316	$645	$10,671
Ruth Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	57 Sunset Ln	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2895	376	32	11.7	70.7%	134 (35.6%)	182 (48.4%)	42 (11.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	42.8	654^th of 1248 public elementary schools	47.6%		38	721^st of 1242 public elementary schools	41.9%	67	37.1	27.5	45.9				50.0	27.5	24.6				37.7			$12,836	$730	$12,106
Elm Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	46 Elm St	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2865	483	34	14.2	46.6%	258 (53.4%)	140 (29.0%)	52 (10.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.2%)	80.2	227^th of 1248 public elementary schools	81.8%		80.9	219^th of 1242 public elementary schools	82.4%	8	52.0	45.3	69.0				54.7	62.5	56.0				60.7			$9,663	$391	$9,272
Atkinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 Nimmons St	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2835	359	32	11.3	55.4%	158 (44.0%)	118 (32.9%)	57 (15.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.1%)	39.3	705^th of 1248 public elementary schools	43.5%		40.6	680^th of 1242 public elementary schools	45.2%	25	26.0	24.5	39.3				45.8	44.9	23.3				39.7			$10,560	$758	$9,802
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	720 Country Club Rd	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2890	378	28	13.5	37.3%	235 (62.2%)	82 (21.7%)	41 (10.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)	78.2	250^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.0%		77.5	258^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.2%	8	71.7	36.0	74.6				69.6	50.0	63.2				46.3			$10,621	$428	$10,193
Jefferson Parkway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	154 Millard Farmer Ind Blvd	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2771	465	44	10.5	82.2%	55 (11.8%)	267 (57.4%)	116 (24.9%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.3%)	21.4	988^th of 1248 public elementary schools	20.8%		29.1	848^th of 1242 public elementary schools	31.7%	140	22.9	25.7	30.3				15.7	24.3	28.9				18.4			$11,803	$873	$10,930
Whitesburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	868 Main St	Whitesburg	30185	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-3875	509	34	15.1	59.3%	426 (83.7%)	18 (3.5%)	43 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	67.4	377^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.8%		65.2	394^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.3%	17	53.1	31.5	50.7				64.2	71.6	39.7				42.5			$9,862	$550	$9,312
Odyssey Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	14 Saint John Cir	Newnan	30265	Coweta County	State Specialty Schools I- Odyssey Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(770) 251-6111	339	29	11.8	40.1%	137 (40.4%)	124 (36.6%)	50 (14.7%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.5%)	47.5	595^th of 1248 public elementary schools	52.3%		47.5	583^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	53.1%	12	50.0	37.5	51.4	37.0	50.0	78.9	40.0	30.0	32.4	11.1	59.1	47.4	40.5	42.1	42.1	$12,062	$3,821	$8,241
Newnan Crossing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1267 Lower Fayetteville Rd	Newnan	30265	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2872	897	58	15.4	38.6%	295 (32.9%)	304 (33.9%)	126 (14.0%)	99 (11.0%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	66 (7.4%)	51.7	544^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.4%		62.4	422^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	66.0%	122	43.7	32.7	49.4				37.3	37.0	38.8				46.9			$9,424	$177	$9,246

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Elementary School

Is Western Elementary School a good school?

Western Elementary School ranks 244^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Western Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 437 students attended Western Elementary School.

What district is Western Elementary School in?

Coweta County

What schools do graduates of Western Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Evans Middle School
High : Newnan High School

What is the racial makeup of Western Elementary School?

Students at Western Elementary School are 57% White, 31% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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