Sardis Elementary School

Summary:

Sardis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gainesville, Georgia, serving 591 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hall County School District, which is ranked 124 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sardis Elementary consistently outperforms the Hall County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with 46.2% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35% for Hall County and 48.2% for Georgia. In Math, 47.4% of Sardis 5th-graders were proficient or better, compared to 32.5% for Hall County and 41% for Georgia. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.51% to 51.44%, and a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to other nearby schools, Sardis Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. It outperforms most elementary schools in the Gainesville City School District, which is ranked lower than Hall County. Schools like Fair Street International Academy, Centennial Arts Academy, and Gainesville Exploration Academy have significantly lower test scores and rankings compared to Sardis. This consistent performance and ability to outpace nearby schools are notable strengths of Sardis Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2805 Sardis Rd
       Gainesville, GA  30506


(770) 532-0104

District: Hall County

SchoolDigger Rank:
558th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Sardis Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chestatee Middle School
High:    Chestatee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  591

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.8%
Hispanic:
29.1%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.7. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hall County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hall County 124th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sardis Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.05 645th 1101 41.4%
2007 41.56 751st 1125 33.2%
2008 48.92 653rd 1134 42.4%
2009 44.90 717th 1133 36.7%
2010 46.61 747th 1183 36.9%
2011 53.06 665th 1212 45.1%
2012 37.89 876th 1201 27.1%
2013 44.40 816th 1225 33.4%
2014 50.88 732nd 1231 40.5%
2015 34.81 805th 1240 35.1%
2016 39.36 739th 1233 40.1%
2017 52.79 512th 1205 57.5%
2018 59.97 435th 1209 64.0%
2019 57.15 496th 1234 59.8%
2021 50.40 550th 1214 54.7%
2022 53.90 525th 1244 57.8%
2023 47.74 577th 1242 53.5%
2024 50.70 558th 1248 55.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Sardis Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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by a parent
Saturday, November 11, 2017

Open Quote We moved our daughter to Sardis from the school she is zoned to attend and are extremely happy with our decision. It is such an enthusiastic learning environment and all of the educators with whom I've personally had contact are very helpful and supportive of my daughters education. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Open Quote Recent turnover in leadership has promoted an enthusiastic atmosphere that supports learning and team work. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sardis 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 563 563
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 498 498
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 511 511
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 551 551
1994 513 0 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 546
1995 545 0 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1996 545 0 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1997 548 0 2 50 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1998 553 1 1 50 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1999 523 3 1 58 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2000 505 3 1 63 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 514 4 1 101 2 n/a n/a 0 622
2002 571 6 1 112 5 n/a n/a 0 695
2003 571 6 1 112 5 n/a n/a 0 695
2004 484 11 2 104 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2005 489 13 3 102 1 n/a n/a 19 627
2006 491 11 11 112 0 n/a n/a 18 643
2007 483 14 10 124 0 n/a n/a 18 649
2008 470 7 9 137 0 n/a n/a 16 639
2009 444 7 9 137 0 n/a n/a 19 616
2010 426 12 8 156 1 2 12 0 617
2011 451 13 7 169 3 3 15 0 661
2012 466 12 9 179 0 2 19 0 687
2013 425 16 8 173 0 2 15 0 639
2014 427 25 4 170 0 2 11 0 639
2015 415 19 5 171 1 2 11 0 624
2016 419 24 4 188 0 2 9 0 646
2017 429 22 2 185 2 3 9 0 652
2018 436 20 2 195 1 3 12 0 669
2019 442 16 1 164 1 4 11 0 639
2020 429 13 0 172 1 3 11 0 629
2021 410 12 1 172 1 2 12 0 610
2022 400 5 1 177 2 2 20 0 607
2023 389 5 1 172 1 1 22 0 591

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 Sardis Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 563 24.0 23.4 12.3
1991 498 26.0 19.1 21.5
1992 511 28.0 18.2 21.7
1993 551 30.0 18.4 20
1994 546 29.5 18.5 25.6
1995 591 33.0 17.9 22.2
1996 591 33.0 17.9 22.2
1997 600 33.5 17.9 27.5
1998 606 34.4 17.6 27.2
1999 586 36.2 16.2 27.8
2000 574 35.5 16.2 28.7
2001 622 37.5 16.6 31.2
2002 695 37.9 18.3 32.9
2003 695 37.9 18.3 32.9
2004 602 38.9 15.5 37.4
2005 627 42.5 14.8 40
2006 643 42.5 15.1 43.7
2007 649 43.7 14.9 48.8
2008 639 43.5 14.7 49
2009 616 44.5 13.8 49.7
2010 617 40.0 15.4 57.1
2011 661 40.0 16.5 55.4
2012 687 39.0 17.6 60.7
2013 639 38.5 16.5 63.7
2014 639 39.0 16.3 63.4
2015 624 39.0 16.0 58.3
2016 646 38.0 17.0 61.5
2017 652 43.0 15.1 59.4
2018 669 42.3 15.8 59.8
2019 639 42.5 15.0 50.5
2020 629 40.5 15.5 59.1
2021 610 42.5 14.3 49.5
2022 607 42.6 14.2 n/a
2023 591 43.2 13.6 51.4

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 Sardis Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 563 24.0 23.4 12.3
1991 498 26.0 19.1 21.5
1992 511 28.0 18.2 21.7
1993 551 30.0 18.4 20
1994 546 29.5 18.5 25.6
1995 591 33.0 17.9 22.2
1996 591 33.0 17.9 22.2
1997 600 33.5 17.9 27.5
1998 606 34.4 17.6 27.2
1999 586 36.2 16.2 27.8
2000 574 35.5 16.2 28.7
2001 622 37.5 16.6 31.2
2002 695 37.9 18.3 32.9
2003 695 37.9 18.3 32.9
2004 602 38.9 15.5 37.4
2005 627 42.5 14.8 40
2006 643 42.5 15.1 43.7
2007 649 43.7 14.9 48.8
2008 639 43.5 14.7 49
2009 616 44.5 13.8 49.7
2010 617 40.0 15.4 57.1
2011 661 40.0 16.5 55.4
2012 687 39.0 17.6 60.7
2013 639 38.5 16.5 63.7
2014 639 39.0 16.3 63.4
2015 624 39.0 16.0 58.3
2016 646 38.0 17.0 61.5
2017 652 43.0 15.1 59.4
2018 669 42.3 15.8 59.8
2019 639 42.5 15.0 50.5
2020 629 40.5 15.5 59.1
2021 610 42.5 14.3 49.5
2022 607 42.6 14.2 n/a
2023 591 43.2 13.6 51.4

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 Sardis Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $756 (8.2%) $8,485 (91.8%) $9,242
2018 $772 (8.0%) $8,843 (92.0%) $9,615
2019 $565 (5.6%) $9,457 (94.4%) $10,022

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sardis Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 496th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 577th of 1242 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sardis Elementary School)35.332.3
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)37.626.2
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sardis Elementary School)41.249.5
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hall County)46.938.2
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sardis Elementary School)51.626.9
 24.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)39.624.7
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sardis Elementary School)51.632.5
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hall County)44.834.3
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sardis Elementary School)46.437.9
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)41.331.3
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sardis Elementary School)41.240.4
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hall County)34.932
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sardis Elementary School)50.536.2
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Hall County)36.926
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students639591
 7.5%
African American165
 68.8%
American Indian11
Asian11
Hispanic164172
 4.9%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White442389
 12%
Two or More Races1122
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%51.4%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sardis Elementary School

Students at Sardis Elementary School are 66% White, 29% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Chestatee Middle School
High : Chestatee High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 591 students attended Sardis Elementary School.

Sardis Elementary School ranks 558th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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