Chattahoochee Elementary School

Q: Is Chattahoochee Elementary School a good school?

Chattahoochee Elementary School ranks 402 nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chattahoochee Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cumming, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 793 students. The school is part of the Forsyth County School District, which is ranked 10th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Chattahoochee Elementary has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, its test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally lower than the Forsyth County district averages. For example, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 56.1%, compared to the district average of 57.1%. Similarly, the school's 5th grade Math proficiency rate was 46.9%, compared to the district average of 69.2%. Additionally, Chattahoochee Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 39.09%, which is higher than nearby schools like George W. Whitlow Elementary (21.85%) and Silver City Elementary (16.49%).

While Chattahoochee Elementary has maintained relatively consistent spending per student and student-teacher ratios, it appears to be underperforming compared to some of its nearby peers in the Forsyth County district. For example, New Hope Elementary and Haw Creek Elementary, which are both within a 6.5-mile radius of Chattahoochee, have significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science. The higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Chattahoochee Elementary may be a contributing factor to its lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2800 Holtzclaw Rd
Cumming, GA 30041

(770) 781-2240

District: Forsyth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
402^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Chattahoochee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Little Mill Middle School
High:	East Forsyth High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 793

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.9%

Hispanic:

31.0%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chattahoochee Elementary School ranks better than 67.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.73. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth County 10^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chattahoochee Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	83.90	109^th	1101	90.1%
2007	87.37	76^th	1125	93.2%
2008	87.71	67^th	1134	94.1%
2009	89.32	54^th	1133	95.2%
2010	86.47	83^rd	1183	93.0%
2011	82.23	161^st	1212	86.7%
2012	81.73	155^th	1201	87.1%
2013	82.69	129^th	1225	89.5%
2014	83.05	120^th	1231	90.3%
2015	92.52	87^th	1240	93.0%
2016	87.93	126^th	1233	89.8%
2017	84.71	164^th	1205	86.4%
2018	81.56	206^th	1209	83.0%
2019	69.47	333^rd	1234	73.0%
2021	78.26	246^th	1214	79.7%
2022	75.52	282^nd	1244	77.3%
2023	71.12	326^th	1242	73.8%
2024	64.73	402^nd	1248	67.8%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, March 4, 2021

I like it

by a parent
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Amazing place. When you walk in the door, you know you are home. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, March 18, 2012

The teachers are wonderful!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Chattahoochee Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	473	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
1995	585	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
1996	585	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
1997	603	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1998	638	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	644
1999	618	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	623
2000	666	0	0	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	705
2001	691	2	0	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	738
2002	687	0	1	55	2	n/a	n/a	0	745
2003	687	0	1	55	2	n/a	n/a	0	745
2004	702	0	3	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	770
2005	691	2	4	83	1	n/a	n/a	16	797
2006	727	3	10	93	1	n/a	n/a	13	847
2007	789	3	7	102	0	n/a	n/a	20	921
2008	766	5	10	118	1	n/a	n/a	29	929
2009	749	5	15	113	0	n/a	n/a	32	914
2010	732	11	11	148	5	1	30	0	938
2011	723	11	11	159	9	1	31	0	945
2012	696	14	12	170	9	1	20	0	922
2013	634	9	12	157	7	1	18	0	838
2014	595	9	11	156	8	1	21	0	801
2015	571	11	13	154	6	1	22	0	778
2016	551	10	13	157	5	0	19	0	755
2017	564	12	16	159	4	0	26	0	781
2018	517	11	14	151	3	0	30	0	726
2019	567	19	9	198	3	0	30	0	826
2020	545	17	13	208	1	0	30	0	814
2021	537	10	13	208	2	0	26	0	796
2022	513	10	15	222	3	0	32	0	795
2023	491	12	11	246	2	0	31	0	793

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 Chattahoochee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	474	28.1	16.9	12.7
1995	588	33.0	17.8	13.1
1996	588	33.0	17.8	13.1
1997	608	32.5	18.7	14
1998	644	39.0	16.5	13.2
1999	623	39.5	15.8	13.3
2000	705	45.0	15.7	16.2
2001	738	46.5	15.9	13
2002	745	46.0	16.2	13.3
2003	745	46.0	16.2	13.3
2004	770	45.0	17.1	17.7
2005	797	51.8	15.4	19.7
2006	847	54.5	15.5	21.7
2007	921	66.5	13.8	21.9
2008	929	68.0	13.7	21.9
2009	914	65.0	14.1	25.7
2010	938	57.5	16.3	31.9
2011	945	55.0	17.1	30.8
2012	922	55.1	16.7	32.2
2013	838	51.7	16.2	32.7
2014	801	46.2	17.3	32.1
2015	778	50.0	15.5	34.2
2016	755	52.0	14.5	34.2
2017	781	56.8	13.7	32.8
2018	726	50.8	14.2	30.3
2019	826	57.0	14.4	37.4
2020	814	62.0	13.1	40.3
2021	796	60.0	13.2	38.2
2022	795	57.6	13.8	n/a
2023	793	55.8	14.2	39.1

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 Chattahoochee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	474	28.1	16.9	12.7
1995	588	33.0	17.8	13.1
1996	588	33.0	17.8	13.1
1997	608	32.5	18.7	14
1998	644	39.0	16.5	13.2
1999	623	39.5	15.8	13.3
2000	705	45.0	15.7	16.2
2001	738	46.5	15.9	13
2002	745	46.0	16.2	13.3
2003	745	46.0	16.2	13.3
2004	770	45.0	17.1	17.7
2005	797	51.8	15.4	19.7
2006	847	54.5	15.5	21.7
2007	921	66.5	13.8	21.9
2008	929	68.0	13.7	21.9
2009	914	65.0	14.1	25.7
2010	938	57.5	16.3	31.9
2011	945	55.0	17.1	30.8
2012	922	55.1	16.7	32.2
2013	838	51.7	16.2	32.7
2014	801	46.2	17.3	32.1
2015	778	50.0	15.5	34.2
2016	755	52.0	14.5	34.2
2017	781	56.8	13.7	32.8
2018	726	50.8	14.2	30.3
2019	826	57.0	14.4	37.4
2020	814	62.0	13.1	40.3
2021	796	60.0	13.2	38.2
2022	795	57.6	13.8	n/a
2023	793	55.8	14.2	39.1

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 Chattahoochee Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$230 (2.3%)	$9,698 (97.7%)	$9,928
2018	$129 (1.2%)	$10,354 (98.8%)	$10,483
2019	$146 (1.4%)	$10,093 (98.6%)	$10,238

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chattahoochee Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 333^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 326^th of 1242 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chattahoochee Elementary School)	40.6	43.3	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	67.8	60.9	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chattahoochee Elementary School)	49.7	55	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	77.6	71.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chattahoochee Elementary School)	49.6	40.7	8.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	71.7	56.8	14.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chattahoochee Elementary School)	65.7	57.8	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	79.8	72.3	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chattahoochee Elementary School)	55.2	43	12.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	72.3	63.7	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chattahoochee Elementary School)	59.7	57	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	74.5	68.3	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Chattahoochee Elementary School)	60.4	50.9	9.5%
5th Grade Science (Forsyth County)	70.5	62.1	8.4%
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	826	793	4%
African American	19	12	36.8%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	9	11	22.2%
Hispanic	198	246	24.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	567	491	13.4%
Two or More Races	30	31	3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	39.1%	1.7%

Schools Near Chattahoochee 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
Chattahoochee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Holtzclaw Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 781-2240	793	56	14.2	39.1%	491 (61.9%)	12 (1.5%)	246 (31.0%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.9%)	64.7	402^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	67.8%		71.1	326^th of 1242 public elementary schools	73.8%	76	56.1	31.8	55.9	56.1	47.3	46.9	42.3	$10,238	$146	$10,093
Coal Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3455 Coal Mountain Dr	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-7705	742	54	13.8	19.7%	453 (61.1%)	53 (7.1%)	126 (17.0%)	64 (8.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.7%)	63.9	408^th of 1248 public elementary schools	67.3%		63.8	411^th of 1242 public elementary schools	66.9%	3	37.1	47.4	45.5	48.4	65.5	56.1	38.6	$10,439	$316	$10,123
Cumming Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	540 Dahlonega St	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 887-7749	922	78	11.7	55.2%	345 (37.4%)	55 (6.0%)	437 (47.4%)	50 (5.4%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.3%)	46.1	609^th of 1248 public elementary schools	51.2%		46.8	596^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.0%	13	34.2	33.3	41.3	41.1	47.7	40.0	31.3	$12,349	$1,255	$11,094
Mashburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3777 Samples Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 889-1630	922	56	16.4	17.4%	401 (43.5%)	31 (3.4%)	172 (18.7%)	267 (29.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (5.0%)	88.3	152^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	87.8%		89.9	136^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.0%	16	58.3	61.0	59.2	70.2	76.3	66.8	60.9	$10,424	$133	$10,291
Kelly Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1180 Chamblee Gap Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-4953	1,057	65	16.2	7.6%	625 (59.1%)	53 (5.0%)	107 (10.1%)	209 (19.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (5.8%)	87.2	161^st of 1248 public elementary schools	87.1%		92.6	100^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.9%	61	54.3	62.7	66.1	68.5	78.2	66.7	51.9	$8,817	$136	$8,681
Sawnee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1616 Canton Hwy	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-6161	1,720	99	17.3	16.0%	776 (45.1%)	71 (4.1%)	257 (14.9%)	544 (31.6%)	12 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (3.5%)	80.5	225^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.0%		85.8	173^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	86.1%	52	49.0	48.3	58.9	62.6	68.8	64.6	53.2	$8,605	$163	$8,442
Haw Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2555 Echols Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5070	916	62	14.6	6.6%	512 (55.9%)	26 (2.8%)	73 (8.0%)	260 (28.4%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.3%)	94	81^st of 1248 public elementary schools	93.5%		96.5	49^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.1%	32	66.2	59.5	70.4	75.9	84.1	76.5	70.6	$8,944	$134	$8,811
George W. Whitlow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3655 Castleberry Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5090	1,181	89	13.2	21.8%	375 (31.8%)	71 (6.0%)	263 (22.3%)	422 (35.7%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (3.4%)	89.8	139^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.9%		86	171^st of 1242 public elementary schools	86.2%	32	54.0	52.8	76.8	68.5	68.5	79.8	68.5	$9,723	$140	$9,583
Silver City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6200 Dahlonega Hwy	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5020	1,128	70	16.2	16.5%	761 (67.5%)	71 (6.3%)	148 (13.1%)	91 (8.1%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (4.5%)	74.1	294^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.4%		77.6	255^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.5%	39	44.6	42.5	56.7	49.2	71.5	59.6	54.0	$9,005	$136	$8,869
White Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6442 Suwanee Dam Rd	Sugar Hill	30518	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 546-5550	672	50	13.5	23.1%	335 (49.9%)	116 (17.3%)	128 (19.0%)	55 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.7%)	92.5	102^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	91.8%		94	85^th of 1242 public elementary schools	93.2%	17	61.4	58.8	72.9	72.8	69.3	74.4	75.9	$8,601	$97	$8,504

Frequently Asked Questions about Chattahoochee Elementary School

Is Chattahoochee Elementary School a good school?

Chattahoochee Elementary School ranks 402^nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Chattahoochee Elementary School?

Students at Chattahoochee Elementary School are 62% White, 31% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Chattahoochee Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Little Mill Middle School
High : East Forsyth High School

How many students attend Chattahoochee Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 793 students attended Chattahoochee Elementary School.

What district is Chattahoochee Elementary School in?

Forsyth County

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