Red Bud Elementary School

Summary:

Red Bud Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 534 students in grades PK-5 in Calhoun, Georgia, which is part of the Gordon County School District. While the district is ranked 83 out of 203 in the state and has a 3-star rating, Red Bud Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Red Bud Elementary faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the county and state averages, a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 59.57% to 63.67%), and lower spending per student ($8,985 to $9,923) than nearby schools. When compared to other schools in the Gordon County district, Red Bud Elementary generally performs below the county averages on test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, though it performs closer to the county average in Mathematics. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessment has been relatively stagnant over the past several years, suggesting it may be struggling to make significant improvements in student achievement.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Red Bud Elementary is likely a contributing factor to its lower academic performance compared to the state. Additionally, the lower spending per student at Red Bud Elementary compared to nearby schools may be a concern, as adequate funding is crucial for providing the necessary resources and support for student learning. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions, increased funding, and a focus on improving instructional practices could be important steps in helping the school improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4151 Red Bud Rd NE
       Calhoun, GA  30701


(706) 625-2111

District: Gordon County

SchoolDigger Rank:
569th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Red Bud Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Red Bud Middle School
High:    Sonoraville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  534

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.8%
Hispanic:
17.8%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Compare Details Red Bud Elementary School ranks better than 54.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.26. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Gordon County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gordon County 83rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Red Bud Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.57 929th 1101 15.6%
2007 24.74 934th 1125 17.0%
2008 33.42 852nd 1134 24.9%
2009 38.49 799th 1133 29.5%
2010 41.26 807th 1183 31.8%
2011 55.96 634th 1212 47.7%
2012 55.96 645th 1201 46.3%
2013 71.49 363rd 1225 70.4%
2014 60.48 580th 1231 52.9%
2015 36.85 781st 1240 37.0%
2016 36.79 783rd 1233 36.5%
2017 40.86 688th 1205 42.9%
2018 32.03 820th 1209 32.2%
2019 43.59 680th 1234 44.9%
2021 48.62 575th 1214 52.6%
2022 50.84 565th 1244 54.6%
2023 48.76 562nd 1242 54.8%
2024 49.26 569th 1248 54.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Red Bud Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 496 496
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 467 467
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 496 496
1994 499 4 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 506
1995 632 4 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 644
1996 632 4 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 644
1997 608 9 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 631
1998 651 5 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 670
1999 688 11 2 23 2 n/a n/a 0 726
2000 698 13 1 33 3 n/a n/a 0 748
2001 680 9 4 49 3 n/a n/a 0 745
2002 640 12 7 65 3 n/a n/a 0 727
2003 640 12 7 65 3 n/a n/a 0 727
2004 649 10 7 90 1 n/a n/a 0 757
2005 715 4 7 103 1 n/a n/a 16 846
2006 736 10 6 90 1 n/a n/a 19 862
2007 742 8 7 115 2 n/a n/a 27 901
2008 789 8 10 132 1 n/a n/a 31 971
2009 794 9 10 151 3 n/a n/a 32 999
2010 531 10 10 125 2 0 17 0 695
2011 544 9 11 124 3 0 12 0 703
2012 520 16 9 112 2 0 16 0 675
2013 500 12 9 125 2 0 11 0 659
2014 485 16 7 78 3 0 13 0 602
2015 504 13 7 100 2 0 11 0 637
2016 486 7 6 98 2 0 13 0 612
2017 481 10 7 94 2 0 13 0 607
2018 451 13 8 82 2 0 15 0 571
2019 434 11 5 83 1 0 18 0 552
2020 432 15 4 81 0 0 20 0 552
2021 402 17 3 81 0 0 14 0 517
2022 410 14 5 80 0 0 19 0 528
2023 410 12 4 95 0 0 13 0 534

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 Red Bud Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 496 29.0 17.1 n/a
1992 467 26.0 17.9 30.6
1993 496 28.0 17.7 32.1
1994 506 35.1 14.4 35.8
1995 644 39.5 16.3 33.5
1996 644 39.5 16.3 33.5
1997 631 41.5 15.2 41.2
1998 670 41.1 16.3 45.8
1999 726 45.6 15.9 47.9
2000 748 44.0 17.0 49.2
2001 745 39.0 19.1 44.4
2002 727 35.0 20.8 49.1
2003 727 35.0 20.8 49.1
2004 757 36.0 21.0 51.8
2005 846 54.0 15.7 54.6
2006 862 58.0 14.9 56.6
2007 901 59.2 15.2 57.2
2008 971 64.7 15.0 54.7
2009 999 65.0 15.4 61.6
2010 695 47.6 14.6 61.9
2011 703 41.6 16.8 63.6
2012 675 39.0 17.3 64.4
2013 659 39.5 16.6 66.6
2014 602 37.5 16.0 69.9
2015 637 38.0 16.7 71.3
2016 612 36.0 17.0 68
2017 607 38.0 15.9 65.1
2018 571 37.7 15.1 63
2019 552 37.5 14.7 64.3
2020 552 36.0 15.3 62.5
2021 517 36.0 14.3 59.6
2022 528 36.0 14.6 n/a
2023 534 36.0 14.8 63.7

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 Red Bud Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 496 29.0 17.1 n/a
1992 467 26.0 17.9 30.6
1993 496 28.0 17.7 32.1
1994 506 35.1 14.4 35.8
1995 644 39.5 16.3 33.5
1996 644 39.5 16.3 33.5
1997 631 41.5 15.2 41.2
1998 670 41.1 16.3 45.8
1999 726 45.6 15.9 47.9
2000 748 44.0 17.0 49.2
2001 745 39.0 19.1 44.4
2002 727 35.0 20.8 49.1
2003 727 35.0 20.8 49.1
2004 757 36.0 21.0 51.8
2005 846 54.0 15.7 54.6
2006 862 58.0 14.9 56.6
2007 901 59.2 15.2 57.2
2008 971 64.7 15.0 54.7
2009 999 65.0 15.4 61.6
2010 695 47.6 14.6 61.9
2011 703 41.6 16.8 63.6
2012 675 39.0 17.3 64.4
2013 659 39.5 16.6 66.6
2014 602 37.5 16.0 69.9
2015 637 38.0 16.7 71.3
2016 612 36.0 17.0 68
2017 607 38.0 15.9 65.1
2018 571 37.7 15.1 63
2019 552 37.5 14.7 64.3
2020 552 36.0 15.3 62.5
2021 517 36.0 14.3 59.6
2022 528 36.0 14.6 n/a
2023 534 36.0 14.8 63.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Red Bud Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,105 (12.3%) $7,880 (87.7%) $8,985
2018 $655 (6.9%) $8,808 (93.1%) $9,464
2019 $788 (7.9%) $9,135 (92.1%) $9,923

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Bud Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 680th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 562nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Red Bud Elementary School)40.235.7
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gordon County)41.141.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Red Bud Elementary School)55.250
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gordon County)46.546.3
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Red Bud Elementary School)2933.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gordon County)39.533.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Red Bud Elementary School)48.442.5
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gordon County)47.440.9
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Red Bud Elementary School)37.429.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gordon County)42.142
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Red Bud Elementary School)36.342.9
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gordon County)41.940.4
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Red Bud Elementary School)34.429.9
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Gordon County)43.245.9
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students552534
 3.3%
African American1112
 9.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic8395
 14.5%
Pacific Islander00
White434410
 5.5%
Two or More Races1813
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.3%63.7%
 0.6%


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Students who attend Red Bud Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Red Bud Middle School
High : Sonoraville High School

Red Bud Elementary School ranks 569th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Red Bud Elementary School are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 534 students attended Red Bud Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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