Demorest Elementary School

Q: Is Demorest Elementary School a good school?

Demorest Elementary School ranks 290 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Demorest Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Demorest, Georgia, part of the Habersham County School District. With 543 students, the school has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, currently ranking 290 out of 1,248 schools.

Demorest Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Habersham County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, 66.3% of 3rd graders at Demorest were proficient or better in Math, compared to 46.7% in Habersham County and 45.4% statewide. Additionally, the school serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 63.9% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, yet still manages to outperform nearby schools like Woodville Elementary, Hazel Grove Elementary, and Fairview Elementary.

Demorest Elementary's success may be attributed to its higher spending per student, at $11,052 in 2018-2019 compared to the state average of around $10,000, as well as its lower student-teacher ratio of 13.3 students per teacher in 2022-2023, compared to ratios ranging from 10.9 to 14.6 at the nearby schools. These factors, combined with the school's consistent academic achievements, suggest that Demorest Elementary is a model for supporting economically disadvantaged students and providing a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3116 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy
Demorest, GA 30535

(706) 778-4126

District: Habersham County

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

Students who attend Demorest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
High:	Habersham Central High School
	Habersham Success Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 543

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.1%

Hispanic:

25.6%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Demorest Elementary School ranks better than 76.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.38. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Habersham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Habersham County 43^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Demorest Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	57.46	539^th	1101	51.0%
2007	52.66	617^th	1125	45.2%
2008	43.07	729^th	1134	35.7%
2009	42.61	744^th	1133	34.3%
2010	61.48	514^th	1183	56.6%
2011	68.26	432^nd	1212	64.4%
2012	68.44	414^th	1201	65.5%
2013	71.22	372^nd	1225	69.6%
2014	76.39	265^th	1231	78.5%
2015	63.49	376^th	1240	69.7%
2016	78.06	230^th	1233	81.3%
2017	67.26	345^th	1205	71.4%
2018	81.28	209^th	1209	82.7%
2019	76.82	260^th	1234	78.9%
2021	57.71	471^st	1214	61.2%
2022	72.90	311^th	1244	75.0%
2023	67.47	366^th	1242	70.5%
2024	74.38	290^th	1248	76.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, March 6, 2018

My son has been a student at Demorest Elementary for two years now, and I could not be more pleased. Both of his teachers have encouraged him to work hard and do his best, and everyone at the school is so friendly and excited that my son is there. The staff at the school truly works together as a team, and my son enjoys attending school each day to learn new things. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, May 27, 2016

Demorest Elementary is a wonderful school. I have two children that love school and thrive academically because of the wonderful teachers!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Good luck with the school staff. This was the worst school that my kids have ever been in. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Demorest 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	367	367
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	387	387
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	343	343
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	344	344
1994	337	0	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1995	392	0	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1996	392	0	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1997	383	0	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
1998	393	2	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1999	404	2	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2000	407	3	5	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2001	488	3	16	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
2002	510	5	19	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
2003	510	5	19	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
2004	513	3	16	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2005	514	7	21	47	0	n/a	n/a	17	606
2006	390	6	14	56	0	n/a	n/a	23	489
2007	373	4	14	66	0	n/a	n/a	22	479
2008	377	6	16	83	0	n/a	n/a	21	503
2009	370	0	27	83	0	n/a	n/a	26	506
2010	389	2	22	83	1	0	20	0	517
2011	384	5	16	92	1	0	16	0	514
2012	391	9	22	89	2	0	15	0	528
2013	374	8	19	96	1	0	15	0	513
2014	365	14	19	99	0	0	16	0	513
2015	344	13	19	121	0	0	18	0	515
2016	327	12	16	118	0	0	15	0	488
2017	347	10	16	107	1	0	14	0	495
2018	333	13	13	112	1	0	17	0	489
2019	328	7	20	124	2	1	16	0	498
2020	332	8	23	123	4	2	22	0	514
2021	325	6	15	125	4	2	20	0	497
2022	332	9	11	125	3	2	23	0	505
2023	348	11	8	139	3	2	32	0	543

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 Demorest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	367	23.0	15.9	21.5
1991	387	24.0	16.1	27.4
1992	343	23.5	14.5	29.7
1993	344	20.0	17.2	23.8
1994	345	23.6	14.6	20
1995	407	24.0	17.0	28
1996	407	24.0	17.0	28
1997	396	22.8	17.4	38.6
1998	411	24.3	16.9	37.5
1999	427	25.4	16.8	41.2
2000	436	26.5	16.5	38.3
2001	527	32.5	16.2	33.4
2002	570	38.4	14.8	36
2003	570	38.4	14.8	36
2004	571	39.2	14.6	36.8
2005	606	43.5	13.9	39
2006	489	59.3	8.2	44
2007	479	42.0	11.4	43.8
2008	503	43.5	11.6	51
2009	506	40.0	12.7	54.2
2010	517	40.0	12.9	54.9
2011	514	38.0	13.5	58.6
2012	528	36.5	14.4	60.2
2013	513	36.0	14.2	62.2
2014	513	34.0	15.0	63.7
2015	515	36.0	14.3	64.1
2016	488	38.0	12.8	62.9
2017	495	39.1	12.6	61.6
2018	489	38.5	12.7	60.3
2019	498	38.0	13.1	62.7
2020	514	40.0	12.8	58.4
2021	497	40.6	12.2	58.4
2022	505	40.6	12.4	n/a
2023	543	40.7	13.3	63.9

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 Demorest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	367	23.0	15.9	21.5
1991	387	24.0	16.1	27.4
1992	343	23.5	14.5	29.7
1993	344	20.0	17.2	23.8
1994	345	23.6	14.6	20
1995	407	24.0	17.0	28
1996	407	24.0	17.0	28
1997	396	22.8	17.4	38.6
1998	411	24.3	16.9	37.5
1999	427	25.4	16.8	41.2
2000	436	26.5	16.5	38.3
2001	527	32.5	16.2	33.4
2002	570	38.4	14.8	36
2003	570	38.4	14.8	36
2004	571	39.2	14.6	36.8
2005	606	43.5	13.9	39
2006	489	59.3	8.2	44
2007	479	42.0	11.4	43.8
2008	503	43.5	11.6	51
2009	506	40.0	12.7	54.2
2010	517	40.0	12.9	54.9
2011	514	38.0	13.5	58.6
2012	528	36.5	14.4	60.2
2013	513	36.0	14.2	62.2
2014	513	34.0	15.0	63.7
2015	515	36.0	14.3	64.1
2016	488	38.0	12.8	62.9
2017	495	39.1	12.6	61.6
2018	489	38.5	12.7	60.3
2019	498	38.0	13.1	62.7
2020	514	40.0	12.8	58.4
2021	497	40.6	12.2	58.4
2022	505	40.6	12.4	n/a
2023	543	40.7	13.3	63.9

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 Demorest Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$811 (7.6%)	$9,866 (92.4%)	$10,677
2018	$483 (4.4%)	$10,582 (95.6%)	$11,065
2019	$700 (6.3%)	$10,352 (93.7%)	$11,052

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Demorest Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 260^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 366^th of 1242 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Demorest Elementary School)	55.4	46.9	8.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Habersham County)	45	42.6	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Demorest Elementary School)	66.2	61.7	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Habersham County)	58.1	47.6	10.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Demorest Elementary School)	55.4	39.7	15.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Habersham County)	47.8	37.7	10.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Demorest Elementary School)	78.3	56.2	22.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Habersham County)	57.8	50.6	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Demorest Elementary School)	53.1	43.8	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Habersham County)	41.9	43.5	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Demorest Elementary School)	51.9	44.9	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Habersham County)	43.2	40	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Demorest Elementary School)	55.6	39.3	16.3%
5th Grade Science (Habersham County)	48.2	38.7	9.5%
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	498	543	9%
African American	7	11	57.1%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	20	8	60%
Hispanic	124	139	12.1%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	328	348	6.1%
Two or More Races	16	32	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.7%	63.9%	1.3%

Schools Near Demorest 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
Demorest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3116 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy	Demorest	30535	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 778-4126	543	41	13.3	63.9%	348 (64.1%)	11 (2.0%)	139 (25.6%)	8 (1.5%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (5.9%)	74.4	290^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.8%		67.5	366^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.5%	76	56.3	34.4	62.3	66.3	53.3	52.9	58.0	$11,052	$700	$10,352
Cornelia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	375 Old Cleveland Rd	Cornelia	30531	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 778-6526	479	44	10.9	84.3%	115 (24.0%)	21 (4.4%)	307 (64.1%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)	23.7	950^th of 1248 public elementary schools	23.9%		35.5	761^st of 1242 public elementary schools	38.7%	189	19.4	27.4	23.3	27.4	36.9	26.0	15.1	$11,077	$1,057	$10,020
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2925 Cannon Bridge Rd	Demorest	30535	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-2030	467	43	10.9	50.5%	378 (80.9%)	5 (1.1%)	62 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	56.2	490^th of 1248 public elementary schools	60.7%		63.4	415^th of 1242 public elementary schools	66.6%	75	32.8	41.3	47.3	35.9	47.6	67.3	41.8	$11,440	$241	$11,199
Level Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 Level Grove Rd	Cornelia	30531	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 778-3087	593	46	13.0	61.0%	317 (53.5%)	23 (3.9%)	210 (35.4%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.9%)	58.1	469^th of 1248 public elementary schools	62.4%		60.5	440^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.6%	29	45.7	42.3	43.5	48.1	50.0	40.0	40.0	$11,691	$1,236	$10,455
Clarkesville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6539 Highway 115	Clarkesville	30523	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 754-2442	442	33	13.3	55.0%	372 (84.2%)	15 (3.4%)	35 (7.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	61.2	443^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	64.5%		72.8	306^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.4%	137	47.1	43.5	45.5	52.9	45.9	49.1	36.4	$10,440	$523	$9,917
Hazel Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6390 Dicks Hill Pkwy	Mount Airy	30563	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 754-2942	291	24	11.9	56.4%	204 (70.1%)	6 (2.1%)	64 (22.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.1%)	78.8	246^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.3%		63.2	417^th of 1242 public elementary schools	66.4%	171	59.5	41.9	65.0	73.8	44.2	65.0	57.5	$12,526	$273	$12,253
Baldwin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	894 Willingham Ave	Baldwin	30511	Banks County	Habersham County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 778-6435	406	37	10.9	79.3%	128 (31.5%)	14 (3.4%)	238 (58.6%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.2%)	42.6	656^th of 1248 public elementary schools	47.4%		41.8	661^st of 1242 public elementary schools	46.8%	5	19.6	26.7	48.4	30.4	47.5	34.4	45.3	$11,940	$1,334	$10,605
Woodville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	911 Historic Old Highway 441	Clarkesville	30523	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 754-4225	224	19	12.1	53.1%	190 (84.8%)	2 (0.9%)	24 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	71.6	323^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	74.1%		75.5	277^th of 1242 public elementary schools	77.7%	46	32.5	58.1	57.9	35.0	83.9	68.4	57.9	$13,530	$531	$12,999
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
Mount Yonah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1161 Duncan Bridge Rd	Sautee Nacoochee	30571	White County	White County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 865-3514	459	31	14.6	51.4%	421 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.9%)	67.5	374^th of 1248 public elementary schools	70.0%		73.4	295^th of 1242 public elementary schools	76.2%	79	27.9	34.3	64.0	50.8	45.7	65.1	59.3	$10,338	$766	$9,572

Frequently Asked Questions about Demorest Elementary School

How many students attend Demorest Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Demorest Elementary School.

Is Demorest Elementary School a good school?

Demorest Elementary School ranks 290^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Demorest Elementary School?

Students at Demorest Elementary School are 64% White, 26% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Demorest Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
High : Habersham Central High School
High : Habersham Success Academy

What district is Demorest Elementary School in?

Habersham County

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