Red Bud Elementary School

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

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:
569^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,923

Students who attend Red Bud Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Red Bud Middle School
High:	Sonoraville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 542

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

Hispanic:

19.0%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Red Bud Elementary School ranks better than 54.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Gordon County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.8%), Hispanic (19%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Bud Elementary School is 14.2. 4 elementary schools in the Gordon County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Red Bud Elementary School employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Bud Elementary School is $9,923. 3 elementary schools in the Gordon County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Gordon County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gordon County 83^rd 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
2006	23.57	929^th	1101	15.6%
2007	24.74	934^th	1125	17.0%
2008	33.42	852^nd	1134	24.9%
2009	38.49	799^th	1133	29.5%
2010	41.26	807^th	1183	31.8%
2011	55.96	634^th	1212	47.7%
2012	55.96	645^th	1201	46.3%
2013	71.49	363^rd	1225	70.4%
2014	60.48	580^th	1231	52.9%
2015	36.85	781^st	1240	37.0%
2016	36.79	783^rd	1233	36.5%
2017	40.86	688^th	1205	42.9%
2018	32.03	820^th	1209	32.2%
2019	43.59	680^th	1234	44.9%
2021	48.62	575^th	1214	52.6%
2022	50.84	565^th	1244	54.6%
2023	48.76	562^nd	1242	54.8%
2024	49.26	569^th	1248	54.4%

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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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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
2024	411	11	4	103	0	0	13	0	542

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
2024	542	38.0	14.2	78.2

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
2024	542	38.0	14.2	78.2

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 Red Bud Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 680^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 562^nd 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)	40.2	35.7	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gordon County)	41.1	41.4	0.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Red Bud Elementary School)	55.2	50	5.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gordon County)	46.5	46.3	0.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Red Bud Elementary School)	29	33.3	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gordon County)	39.5	33.7	5.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Red Bud Elementary School)	48.4	42.5	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gordon County)	47.4	40.9	6.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Red Bud Elementary School)	37.4	29.9	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gordon County)	42.1	42	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Red Bud Elementary School)	36.3	42.9	6.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gordon County)	41.9	40.4	1.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Red Bud Elementary School)	34.4	29.9	4.5%
5th Grade Science (Gordon County)	43.2	45.9	2.7%
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	552	534	3.3%
African American	11	12	9.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	83	95	14.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	434	410	5.5%
Two or More Races	18	13	27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.3%	63.7%	0.6%

Schools Near Red Bud 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
Red Bud Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4151 Red Bud Rd NE	Calhoun	30701	Gordon County	Gordon County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 625-2111	542	38	14.2	78.2%	411 (75.8%)	11 (2.0%)	103 (19.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	49.3	569^th of 1248 public elementary schools	54.4%		48.8	562^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	54.8%	7	33.3	34.8	48.9	38.3	36.4	43.3	41.1	$9,923	$788	$9,135
Sonoraville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7320 Fairmount Hwy SE	Calhoun	30701	Gordon County	Gordon County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 879-5302	606	43	14.1	70.8%	473 (78.1%)	6 (1.0%)	93 (15.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	71.3	329^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.6%		79.2	235^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.1%	94	42.4	55.9	61.2	39.4	65.6	51.8	50.6	$8,969	$671	$8,297
Calhoun Early Learning Academy	Public	PK-K	380 Barrett Rd.	Calhoun	30701	Gordon County	Calhoun City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 602-6603	514	16	32.1	75.3%	228 (44.4%)	39 (7.6%)	199 (38.7%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.2%)								(n/a)
Calhoun Primary School	Public	1-3	102 Raymond King Dr	Calhoun	30701	Gordon County	Calhoun City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 629-8323	912	52	17.5	74.2%	439 (48.1%)	61 (6.7%)	350 (38.4%)	10 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.4%)								(n/a)	32.1			51.5
Belwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	590 Belwood Rd SE	Calhoun	30701	Gordon County	Gordon County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 629-9547	507	40	12.6	82.2%	330 (65.1%)	14 (2.8%)	143 (28.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	42.4	659^th of 1248 public elementary schools	47.2%		56.9	490^th of 1242 public elementary schools	60.5%	169	33.3	30.0	42.0	48.1	40.0	31.9	27.5	$10,736	$1,692	$9,045
Tolbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1435 Hall Memorial Rd NW	Resaca	30735	Gordon County	Gordon County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 629-4404	536	36	14.8	87.9%	368 (68.7%)	11 (2.1%)	131 (24.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.3%)	41.9	663^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	46.9%		48.2	571^st of 1242 public elementary schools	54.0%	92	21.4	28.2	43.3	40.0	34.6	45.6	36.7	$9,162	$872	$8,290
Fairmount Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	130 Peachtree St	Fairmount	30139	Gordon County	Gordon County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 337-5321	370	29	12.7	87.3%	337 (91.1%)	6 (1.6%)	10 (2.7%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	47.3	598^th of 1248 public elementary schools	52.1%		56	499^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.8%	99	23.6	42.9	41.4	29.1	50.8	36.2	44.8	$10,089	$816	$9,272
Swain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2505 Rome Rd SW	Plainville	30733	Gordon County	Gordon County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 629-0141	393	31	12.5	83.5%	296 (75.3%)	12 (3.1%)	73 (18.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	42.9	653^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	47.7%		37.4	736^th of 1242 public elementary schools	40.7%	83	36.5	38.0	42.4	34.9	44.0	34.8	27.3	$10,350	$996	$9,354
Adairsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	118 N Franklin St	Adairsville	30103	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5840	908	57	15.9	60.4%	691 (76.1%)	56 (6.2%)	93 (10.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (7.0%)	58.1	468^th of 1248 public elementary schools	62.5%		53.8	517^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.4%	49	41.7	36.6	49.6	45.5	54.5	45.0	38.0	$1,870	$141	$1,729
Valley Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3798 S Dixie Rd	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 277-3259	459	40	11.5	85.4%	258 (56.2%)	5 (1.1%)	183 (39.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	51.7	546^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.3%		36.4	749^th of 1242 public elementary schools	39.7%	203	33.8	25.8	50.8	33.8	66.7	50.8	33.3	$10,385	$813	$9,571

Frequently Asked Questions about Red Bud Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Red Bud Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Red Bud Middle School
High : Sonoraville High School

What district is Red Bud Elementary School in?

Gordon County

What is the racial makeup of Red Bud Elementary School?

Students at Red Bud Elementary School are 76% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Red Bud Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 542 students attended Red Bud Elementary School.

Is Red Bud Elementary School a good school?

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

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