Sonoraville Elementary

Summary:

Sonoraville Elementary is a public elementary school located in Calhoun, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 618 students. The school is part of the Gordon County School District, which is ranked 83 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sonoraville Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 25% of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 329 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sonoraville Elementary consistently outperforms the Gordon County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with significantly higher proficiency rates in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and 4th grade Mathematics compared to the county and state.

Interestingly, Tolbert Elementary, Swain Elementary, and Belwood Elementary, which are all within the Gordon County School District, have lower proficiency rates compared to Sonoraville Elementary. Similarly, Clear Creek Elementary and Pine Log Elementary, which are in the neighboring Bartow County School District, also have lower proficiency rates compared to Sonoraville Elementary. These comparisons highlight Sonoraville Elementary's academic excellence and the potential impact of factors like funding and student-teacher ratios on student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7320 Fairmount Hwy SE
       Calhoun, GA  30701


(706) 879-5302

District: Gordon County

SchoolDigger Rank:
329th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Sonoraville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Red Bud Middle School
High:    Sonoraville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  618

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.0%
Hispanic:
15.5%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.4% Help


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Compare Details Sonoraville Elementary ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.29. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Sonoraville Elementary 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 Sonoraville Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 62.24 538th 1212 55.6%
2012 61.13 554th 1201 53.9%
2013 70.12 390th 1225 68.2%
2014 75.04 294th 1231 76.1%
2015 55.19 512th 1240 58.7%
2016 71.43 303rd 1233 75.4%
2017 63.14 393rd 1205 67.4%
2018 59.44 442nd 1209 63.4%
2019 61.29 438th 1234 64.5%
2021 74.57 286th 1214 76.4%
2022 73.74 298th 1244 76.0%
2023 79.20 235th 1242 81.1%
2024 71.29 329th 1248 73.6%
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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 Sonoraville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 576 11 5 96 4 0 15 0 707
2011 586 11 5 92 2 0 14 0 710
2012 577 10 4 100 3 0 16 0 710
2013 581 5 2 86 2 0 15 0 691
2014 534 12 2 74 2 0 12 0 636
2015 530 10 4 81 1 0 12 0 638
2016 549 15 3 87 0 0 21 0 675
2017 553 14 4 93 0 0 22 0 686
2018 541 11 3 91 0 1 29 0 676
2019 514 15 3 110 0 1 26 0 669
2020 510 15 3 103 0 1 22 0 654
2021 473 14 3 95 0 0 20 0 605
2022 477 10 7 102 0 0 29 0 625
2023 482 9 6 96 0 0 25 0 618

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 Sonoraville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 707 43.0 16.4 52.8
2011 710 43.7 16.2 52.5
2012 710 43.7 16.2 n/a
2013 691 43.7 15.8 58.3
2014 636 38.9 16.3 53.1
2015 638 36.0 17.7 56
2016 675 40.0 16.8 58.1
2017 686 41.5 16.5 54.7
2018 676 41.5 16.2 52.2
2019 669 42.0 15.9 54.7
2020 654 42.5 15.3 53.2
2021 605 42.0 14.4 52.1
2022 625 43.0 14.5 n/a
2023 618 43.4 14.2 53.4

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 Sonoraville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 707 43.0 16.4 52.8
2011 710 43.7 16.2 52.5
2012 710 43.7 16.2 n/a
2013 691 43.7 15.8 58.3
2014 636 38.9 16.3 53.1
2015 638 36.0 17.7 56
2016 675 40.0 16.8 58.1
2017 686 41.5 16.5 54.7
2018 676 41.5 16.2 52.2
2019 669 42.0 15.9 54.7
2020 654 42.5 15.3 53.2
2021 605 42.0 14.4 52.1
2022 625 43.0 14.5 n/a
2023 618 43.4 14.2 53.4

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 Sonoraville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $658 (8.3%) $7,281 (91.7%) $7,940
2018 $405 (5.0%) $7,636 (95.0%) $8,042
2019 $671 (7.5%) $8,297 (92.5%) $8,969

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sonoraville Elementary

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 438th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 235th of 1242 Elementary schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sonoraville Elementary)44.955.3
 10.4%
   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 (Sonoraville Elementary)5266
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gordon County)46.546.3
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sonoraville Elementary)44.150.6
 6.5%
   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 (Sonoraville Elementary)51.748.2
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gordon County)47.440.9
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sonoraville Elementary)4149.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gordon County)42.142
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sonoraville Elementary)5155.7
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gordon County)41.940.4
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sonoraville Elementary)5656.3
 0.3%
   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 Students669618
 7.6%
African American159
 40%
American Indian00
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic11096
 12.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White514482
 6.2%
Two or More Races2625
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%53.4%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonoraville Elementary

Sonoraville Elementary ranks 329th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sonoraville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Red Bud Middle School
High : Sonoraville High School

Students at Sonoraville Elementary are 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 618 students attended Sonoraville Elementary.


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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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