Chicopee Elementary School

Summary:

Chicopee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Gainesville, Georgia, with 771 students enrolled. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Hall County elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chicopee Elementary faces significant challenges, including significantly lower proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments compared to the Hall County and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 8.7% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 29% in Hall County and 38.4% statewide. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 93.47% to 93.77% over the past few years, much higher than the nearby schools in the Hall County district. Additionally, Chicopee Elementary spends between $8,067 and $9,225 per student, which is lower than the spending levels of the other Hall County schools examined.

The consistent low performance of Chicopee Elementary School suggests deep-rooted challenges that the school has struggled to address. The extremely high free/reduced lunch rate indicates that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which likely contributes to the school's academic struggles. When compared to other elementary schools in the Hall County district, as well as schools in the neighboring Gainesville City district, Chicopee Elementary lags significantly behind its peers in terms of test scores and overall performance, suggesting the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of its struggles and implement effective strategies for school improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2029 Calvary Church Rd
       Gainesville, GA  30507


(770) 536-2075

District: Hall County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1231st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Chicopee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Hall Middle School
High:    Johnson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  771

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.1%
White:
7.8%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.8% Help


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Compare Details Chicopee Elementary School ranks worse than 98.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.78. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Chicopee 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 Chicopee Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 2.99 1091st 1101 0.9%
2007 4.62 1101st 1125 2.1%
2008 20.08 986th 1134 13.1%
2009 11.71 1058th 1133 6.6%
2010 15.30 1069th 1183 9.6%
2011 18.05 1066th 1212 12.0%
2012 21.24 1021st 1201 15.0%
2013 18.76 1053rd 1225 14.0%
2014 36.12 924th 1231 24.9%
2015 18.55 1034th 1240 16.6%
2016 11.77 1133rd 1233 8.1%
2017 14.54 1054th 1205 12.5%
2018 13.34 1070th 1209 11.5%
2019 11.09 1126th 1234 8.8%
2021 14.86 1048th 1214 13.7%
2022 9.64 1184th 1244 4.8%
2023 6.84 1223rd 1242 1.5%
2024 6.78 1231st 1248 1.4%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

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

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

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Open Quote This school does not deserve to have a one-star rating. The test scores are not as high as other schools, but that could certainly be directly related to the fact that 75%-85% of the students are second language learners and the tests are administered in English, a language many of them only speak at school. Or it could be related to the fact that 92% of the students live in poverty. It's hard to do well on a test in a language you don't fully understand, when you don't have a bed or you don't get the medication you need when you are sick, or you are homeless. These type of rankings are completely bogus. It tells you nothing useful at all, except that the students are not as good test takers as other schools.
Chicopee is a wonderful, warm place where the teachers work diligently to meet the needs of the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chicopee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 115 30 11 322 3 n/a n/a 10 491
2007 102 28 16 402 3 n/a n/a 12 563
2008 108 24 14 401 3 n/a n/a 22 572
2009 94 25 11 377 1 n/a n/a 15 523
2010 105 19 8 370 1 0 8 0 511
2011 120 27 10 596 0 1 11 0 765
2012 134 30 8 580 0 0 11 0 763
2013 109 38 9 583 1 0 9 0 749
2014 99 29 10 606 0 0 6 0 750
2015 82 33 11 637 3 0 5 0 771
2016 77 26 8 645 2 0 3 0 761
2017 78 23 10 618 1 0 5 0 735
2018 80 24 10 610 1 0 2 0 727
2019 68 32 4 609 0 0 3 0 716
2020 60 36 2 631 0 0 3 0 732
2021 60 32 2 622 0 0 4 0 720
2022 70 23 4 610 1 0 7 0 715
2023 60 31 8 664 3 0 5 0 771

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 Chicopee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 491 38.0 12.9 81.5
2007 563 40.0 14.1 81.3
2008 572 46.0 12.4 88.5
2009 523 45.1 11.6 88.8
2010 511 40.0 12.7 85.7
2011 765 56.1 13.6 90.8
2012 763 55.0 13.8 92.9
2013 749 53.1 14.1 95.3
2014 750 51.5 14.5 94.3
2015 771 50.0 15.4 90.1
2016 761 49.0 15.5 96.5
2017 735 47.7 15.4 90.3
2018 727 51.2 14.1 94.5
2019 716 50.1 14.2 93.6
2020 732 54.2 13.5 96
2021 720 54.8 13.1 93.5
2022 715 55.6 12.8 n/a
2023 771 57.1 13.5 93.8

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 Chicopee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 491 38.0 12.9 81.5
2007 563 40.0 14.1 81.3
2008 572 46.0 12.4 88.5
2009 523 45.1 11.6 88.8
2010 511 40.0 12.7 85.7
2011 765 56.1 13.6 90.8
2012 763 55.0 13.8 92.9
2013 749 53.1 14.1 95.3
2014 750 51.5 14.5 94.3
2015 771 50.0 15.4 90.1
2016 761 49.0 15.5 96.5
2017 735 47.7 15.4 90.3
2018 727 51.2 14.1 94.5
2019 716 50.1 14.2 93.6
2020 732 54.2 13.5 96
2021 720 54.8 13.1 93.5
2022 715 55.6 12.8 n/a
2023 771 57.1 13.5 93.8

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 Chicopee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $802 (9.9%) $7,264 (90.0%) $8,067
2018 $1,034 (11.4%) $8,038 (88.6%) $9,073
2019 $792 (8.6%) $8,434 (91.4%) $9,225

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chicopee Elementary School

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 1126th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1223rd of 1242 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chicopee Elementary School)17.97.1
 10.8%
   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 (Chicopee Elementary School)24.212.5
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hall County)46.938.2
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chicopee Elementary School)9.34.2
 5.1%
   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 (Chicopee Elementary School)15.310.1
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hall County)44.834.3
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chicopee Elementary School)16.37.4
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)41.331.3
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chicopee Elementary School)2111
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hall County)34.932
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Chicopee Elementary School)12.93.7
 9.2%
   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 Students716771
 7.7%
African American3231
 3.1%
American Indian03
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic609664
 9%
Pacific Islander00
White6860
 11.8%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%93.8%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicopee Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 771 students attended Chicopee Elementary School.

Chicopee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students at Chicopee Elementary School are 86% Hispanic, 8% White, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : South Hall Middle School
High : Johnson High 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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