Lavonia Elementary School

Q: Is Lavonia Elementary School a good school?

Lavonia Elementary School ranks 545 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lavonia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Lavonia, Georgia, with 549 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.3. The school is part of the Franklin County School District, which is ranked 70 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lavonia Elementary School is part of a moderately performing district, the school itself faces some challenges. Its test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessment are generally lower than the Franklin County and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26.4% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 34.5% in Franklin County and 38.4% statewide. Additionally, Lavonia Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.53% to 67.94% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Royston Elementary and Carnesville Elementary have outperformed Lavonia Elementary on test scores, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. These schools also have lower free/reduced lunch rates and higher spending per student, which may be contributing factors to their stronger academic performance compared to Lavonia Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

818 Hartwell Rd
Lavonia, GA 30553

(706) 356-8209

District: Franklin County

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

Students who attend Lavonia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Franklin County Middle School
High:	Franklin County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 549

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.8%

African American:

14.2%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lavonia Elementary School ranks better than 56.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.72. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Franklin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin County 70^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lavonia Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	42.36	727^th	1101	34.0%
2007	57.38	546^th	1125	51.5%
2008	58.42	524^th	1134	53.8%
2009	67.85	377^th	1133	66.7%
2010	71.57	338^th	1183	71.4%
2011	71.40	369^th	1212	69.6%
2012	58.95	598^th	1201	50.2%
2013	69.47	401^st	1225	67.3%
2014	66.22	478^th	1231	61.2%
2015	36.29	786^th	1240	36.6%
2016	37.42	772^nd	1233	37.4%
2017	28.54	863^rd	1205	28.4%
2018	34.99	782^nd	1209	35.3%
2019	29.64	863^rd	1234	30.1%
2021	43.93	634^th	1214	47.8%
2022	51.18	560^th	1244	55.0%
2023	55.15	507^th	1242	59.2%
2024	51.72	545^th	1248	56.3%

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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 Lavonia 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	559	559
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	563	563
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	613	613
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	614	614
1994	408	114	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	525
1995	482	130	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	618
1996	482	130	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	618
1997	476	136	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	617
1998	485	134	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	625
1999	486	126	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	614
2000	499	136	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	646
2001	490	133	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	636
2002	451	100	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
2003	451	100	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
2004	418	88	1	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	527
2005	407	71	1	46	1	n/a	n/a	14	540
2006	433	67	2	44	0	n/a	n/a	18	564
2007	307	49	1	41	2	n/a	n/a	13	413
2008	314	62	2	37	0	n/a	n/a	15	430
2009	322	66	1	45	1	n/a	n/a	12	447
2010	336	70	1	48	3	0	14	0	472
2011	320	67	0	53	3	0	18	0	461
2012	311	76	0	49	3	0	21	0	460
2013	314	84	1	51	2	0	27	0	479
2014	392	89	2	67	2	0	27	0	579
2015	356	84	2	78	1	0	29	0	550
2016	363	85	3	84	3	0	24	0	562
2017	350	88	4	75	2	0	21	0	540
2018	386	94	3	77	0	0	27	0	587
2019	392	86	2	82	0	0	30	0	592
2020	359	93	5	75	0	0	34	0	566
2021	356	88	5	70	0	0	38	0	557
2022	342	83	5	75	2	0	39	0	546
2023	350	78	6	74	2	0	39	0	549

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 Lavonia Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	559	34.0	16.4	27.4
1991	563	32.0	17.5	32.5
1992	613	32.0	19.1	37.5
1993	614	29.0	21.2	38.9
1994	525	33.3	15.8	16
1995	618	37.0	16.7	42.2
1996	618	37.0	16.7	42.2
1997	617	39.5	15.6	51.4
1998	625	39.5	15.8	51.7
1999	614	36.5	16.8	58.3
2000	646	39.0	16.6	56.7
2001	636	41.0	15.5	57.9
2002	570	32.8	17.4	53
2003	570	32.8	17.4	53
2004	527	31.1	16.9	47.2
2005	540	38.5	14.0	59.7
2006	564	40.5	13.9	59.9
2007	413	29.5	14.0	55
2008	430	28.7	15.0	62.2
2009	447	33.1	13.5	63.9
2010	472	32.8	14.3	67.2
2011	461	32.6	14.1	65.3
2012	460	31.9	14.4	71.1
2013	479	30.9	15.5	72.7
2014	579	35.8	16.1	72.4
2015	550	36.0	15.2	73.5
2016	562	37.0	15.1	73.8
2017	540	38.3	14.0	73.3
2018	587	40.0	14.6	68.3
2019	592	44.0	13.4	66
2020	566	44.0	12.8	67
2021	557	39.7	14.0	58.5
2022	546	42.0	13.0	n/a
2023	549	41.1	13.3	67.9

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 Lavonia Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	559	34.0	16.4	27.4
1991	563	32.0	17.5	32.5
1992	613	32.0	19.1	37.5
1993	614	29.0	21.2	38.9
1994	525	33.3	15.8	16
1995	618	37.0	16.7	42.2
1996	618	37.0	16.7	42.2
1997	617	39.5	15.6	51.4
1998	625	39.5	15.8	51.7
1999	614	36.5	16.8	58.3
2000	646	39.0	16.6	56.7
2001	636	41.0	15.5	57.9
2002	570	32.8	17.4	53
2003	570	32.8	17.4	53
2004	527	31.1	16.9	47.2
2005	540	38.5	14.0	59.7
2006	564	40.5	13.9	59.9
2007	413	29.5	14.0	55
2008	430	28.7	15.0	62.2
2009	447	33.1	13.5	63.9
2010	472	32.8	14.3	67.2
2011	461	32.6	14.1	65.3
2012	460	31.9	14.4	71.1
2013	479	30.9	15.5	72.7
2014	579	35.8	16.1	72.4
2015	550	36.0	15.2	73.5
2016	562	37.0	15.1	73.8
2017	540	38.3	14.0	73.3
2018	587	40.0	14.6	68.3
2019	592	44.0	13.4	66
2020	566	44.0	12.8	67
2021	557	39.7	14.0	58.5
2022	546	42.0	13.0	n/a
2023	549	41.1	13.3	67.9

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 Lavonia Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,137 (12.2%)	$8,198 (87.8%)	$9,335
2018	$547 (6.1%)	$8,436 (93.9%)	$8,983
2019	$714 (7.2%)	$9,267 (92.8%)	$9,982

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lavonia 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 863^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 507^th of 1242 Elementary schools	29.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lavonia Elementary School)	24.1	34.8	10.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin County)	33.7	38.4	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lavonia Elementary School)	39.8	50.6	10.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)	49.6	57.7	8.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lavonia Elementary School)	27.2	32	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin County)	34.2	37.8	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lavonia Elementary School)	31.5	37.1	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)	42.2	48	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lavonia Elementary School)	30.4	43.2	12.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin County)	33.1	48.6	15.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lavonia Elementary School)	27.8	37.5	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)	32	54.1	22.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Lavonia Elementary School)	40	51.1	11.1%
5th Grade Science (Franklin County)	38.8	55.6	16.8%
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	592	549	7.3%
African American	86	78	9.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	6	200%
Hispanic	82	74	9.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	392	350	10.7%
Two or More Races	30	39	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66%	67.9%	1.9%

Schools Near Lavonia 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
Lavonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	818 Hartwell Rd	Lavonia	30553	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 356-8209	549	41	13.3	67.9%	350 (63.8%)	78 (14.2%)	74 (13.5%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.1%)	51.7	545^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.3%		55.1	507^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.2%	38	26.4	38.1	47.5	32.2	64.3	37.6	44.6	$9,982	$714	$9,267
Carnesville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11555 Highway 59	Carnesville	30521	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 384-7326	703	54	12.9	58.0%	577 (82.1%)	30 (4.3%)	51 (7.3%)	16 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)	63.7	417^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.6%		71.6	319^th of 1242 public elementary schools	74.3%	98	40.2	38.3	54.7	49.1	51.4	55.7	43.4	$12,130	$778	$11,352
North Hart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	124 Ankerich Rd	Bowersville	30516	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 856-7369	656	43	15.2	56.9%	492 (75.0%)	48 (7.3%)	71 (10.8%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.9%)	65.1	398^th of 1248 public elementary schools	68.1%		56.8	493^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	60.3%	95	40.5	45.9	43.9	66.4	67.3	39.5	42.1	$9,592	$654	$8,938
Royston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	660 College St	Royston	30662	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 245-9252	493	36	13.8	72.6%	330 (66.9%)	85 (17.2%)	35 (7.1%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.1%)	69	357^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.4%		77.8	254^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.5%	103	35.2	42.0	48.6	50.6	59.3	77.0	58.1	$10,685	$659	$10,026
Hartwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	147 S College Ave	Hartwell	30643	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 376-4425	559	38	14.9	70.3%	272 (48.7%)	193 (34.5%)	33 (5.9%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.2%)	45.6	617^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.6%		28.6	860^th of 1242 public elementary schools	30.8%	243	27.0	37.2	45.8	28.4	43.0	34.7	48.6	$10,339	$788	$9,551
South Hart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	121 E & M Dairy Rd	Hartwell	30643	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 856-7383	548	37	14.8	63.5%	322 (58.8%)	113 (20.6%)	67 (12.2%)	19 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (4.6%)	56.8	482^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	61.4%		69.5	341^st of 1242 public elementary schools	72.5%	141	36.3	36.6	60.2	41.8	68.3	34.1	35.2	$9,780	$686	$9,094
Big A Elementary School	Public	PK-K	289 Sorrells Dr	Eastanollee	30538	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 886-2987	436	32	13.8	75.0%	297 (68.1%)	54 (12.4%)	27 (6.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (12.2%)								(n/a)								$12,072	$809	$11,263
Liberty Elementary School	Public	1-2	222 Old Liberty Hill Rd	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 886-3934	567	40	14.0	75.1%	396 (69.8%)	61 (10.8%)	39 (6.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.6%)								(n/a)								$8,648	$872	$7,776
Toccoa Elementary School	Public	2-4	304 N Pond St	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 886-3129	563	46	12.2	75.1%	395 (70.2%)	77 (13.7%)	24 (4.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (11.2%)	52.9	530^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.5%		53.3	521^st of 1242 public elementary schools	58.1%	9	34.4	34.4		48.7	48.0			$9,075	$1,157	$7,918

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavonia Elementary School

How many students attend Lavonia Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended Lavonia Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lavonia Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Franklin County Middle School
High : Franklin County High School

Is Lavonia Elementary School a good school?

Lavonia Elementary School ranks 545^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lavonia Elementary School?

Students at Lavonia Elementary School are 64% White, 14% African American, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Lavonia Elementary School in?

Franklin County

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