Ephesus Elementary School

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Ephesus Elementary School ranks 403 rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ephesus Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Roopville, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 160. The school is part of the Heard County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ephesus Elementary School has consistently outperformed the Heard County and Georgia state averages in several key Milestones Assessment areas, particularly in Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 58.3%, compared to 45.5% for Heard County and 41% for the state. Additionally, Ephesus Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 11.4 over the past three years, compared to the higher ratios of some nearby schools, such as Heard Elementary (15.5) and Mount Zion Elementary (14.9). The school also has a higher per-student spending level than the state average, with spending ranging from $10,615 to $11,640 per student over the past three years, indicating a strong investment in the school's resources and facilities.

While Ephesus Elementary School outperforms the nearby Heard Elementary and Mount Zion Elementary schools in many areas, it is interesting to note that the higher-ranked Centralhatchee Elementary School, also in the Heard County district, has even stronger test scores and a higher statewide ranking. Additionally, Ephesus Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 51.25% to 52.94% over the past three years, suggesting that the school is serving a population with greater economic challenges, making its academic achievements even more noteworthy.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

24414 Georgia Highway 100
Roopville, GA 30170

(770) 854-4400

District: Heard County

SchoolDigger Rank:
403^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,640

Students who attend Ephesus Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Heard County Middle School
High:	Heard County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ephesus Elementary School ranks better than 67.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Heard County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Ephesus Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Heard County School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), two or more races (5.1%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ephesus Elementary School is 11.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Heard County School District! (See more...)

Compare Ephesus Elementary School employs 14.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ephesus Elementary School is $11,640, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Heard County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Heard County:

SchoolDigger ranks Heard County 32^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ephesus Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	81.08	141^st	1101	87.2%
2007	69.79	355^th	1125	68.4%
2008	76.30	219^th	1134	80.7%
2009	80.10	174^th	1133	84.6%
2010	55.10	619^th	1183	47.7%
2011	49.62	721^st	1212	40.5%
2012	57.92	616^th	1201	48.7%
2013	68.14	424^th	1225	65.4%
2014	77.39	243^rd	1231	80.3%
2015	84.49	166^th	1240	86.6%
2016	84.62	160^th	1233	87.0%
2017	84.79	163^rd	1205	86.5%
2018	88.79	127^th	1209	89.5%
2019	69.34	336^th	1234	72.8%
2021	88.91	124^th	1214	89.8%
2022	76.42	275^th	1244	77.9%
2023	55.83	501^st	1242	59.7%
2024	64.61	403^rd	1248	67.7%

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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 Ephesus 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	187	187
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	177	177
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	216	216
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	163	163
1994	166	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1995	215	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
1996	215	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
1997	192	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1998	199	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
1999	212	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
2000	208	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2001	216	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
2002	160	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
2003	160	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
2004	170	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
2005	173	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	176
2006	164	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	171
2007	161	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	7	168
2008	160	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	167
2009	159	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	7	166
2010	145	0	1	5	0	0	2	0	153
2011	162	0	1	6	0	0	2	0	171
2012	148	0	0	4	0	0	2	0	154
2013	135	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	141
2014	131	0	0	3	0	0	6	0	140
2015	111	0	0	5	0	0	6	0	122
2016	107	0	0	3	0	0	6	0	116
2017	125	0	0	2	0	0	7	0	134
2018	133	2	0	3	2	0	7	0	147
2019	140	0	0	4	0	0	9	0	153
2020	149	1	0	3	0	0	7	0	160
2021	145	1	0	3	0	0	4	0	153
2022	145	0	0	4	0	0	6	0	155
2023	150	0	0	6	0	0	4	0	160
2024	159	2	0	6	0	0	9	0	176

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ephesus Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	187	13.0	14.3	29.9
1991	177	14.0	12.6	26
1992	216	14.0	15.4	31
1993	163	12.0	13.6	32.5
1994	166	12.4	13.4	39.2
1995	215	13.0	16.5	46
1996	215	13.0	16.5	46
1997	192	13.3	14.4	47.4
1998	199	12.3	16.2	59.3
1999	216	14.3	15.1	55.1
2000	209	14.0	14.9	48.8
2001	216	13.0	16.6	45.8
2002	160	10.1	15.8	52.5
2003	160	10.1	15.8	52.5
2004	171	14.6	11.7	46.8
2005	176	15.0	11.7	45.4
2006	171	12.0	14.3	44.2
2007	168	12.9	13.0	44.1
2008	167	13.4	12.5	59.6
2009	166	13.7	12.1	49.1
2010	153	11.7	13.0	58.2
2011	171	11.5	14.8	63.7
2012	154	12.2	12.6	55.8
2013	141	10.2	13.8	63.1
2014	140	9.1	15.3	65
2015	122	9.0	13.5	61.5
2016	116	10.0	11.6	61.2
2017	134	11.1	12.0	66.4
2018	147	11.1	13.2	57.1
2019	153	13.6	11.2	55.6
2020	160	12.4	12.9	57.5
2021	153	13.4	11.4	52.9
2022	155	15.6	9.9	n/a
2023	160	14.7	10.8	51.3
2024	176	14.7	11.9	70.5

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 Ephesus Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	187	13.0	14.3	29.9
1991	177	14.0	12.6	26
1992	216	14.0	15.4	31
1993	163	12.0	13.6	32.5
1994	166	12.4	13.4	39.2
1995	215	13.0	16.5	46
1996	215	13.0	16.5	46
1997	192	13.3	14.4	47.4
1998	199	12.3	16.2	59.3
1999	216	14.3	15.1	55.1
2000	209	14.0	14.9	48.8
2001	216	13.0	16.6	45.8
2002	160	10.1	15.8	52.5
2003	160	10.1	15.8	52.5
2004	171	14.6	11.7	46.8
2005	176	15.0	11.7	45.4
2006	171	12.0	14.3	44.2
2007	168	12.9	13.0	44.1
2008	167	13.4	12.5	59.6
2009	166	13.7	12.1	49.1
2010	153	11.7	13.0	58.2
2011	171	11.5	14.8	63.7
2012	154	12.2	12.6	55.8
2013	141	10.2	13.8	63.1
2014	140	9.1	15.3	65
2015	122	9.0	13.5	61.5
2016	116	10.0	11.6	61.2
2017	134	11.1	12.0	66.4
2018	147	11.1	13.2	57.1
2019	153	13.6	11.2	55.6
2020	160	12.4	12.9	57.5
2021	153	13.4	11.4	52.9
2022	155	15.6	9.9	n/a
2023	160	14.7	10.8	51.3
2024	176	14.7	11.9	70.5

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 Ephesus Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$702 (6.6%)	$9,913 (93.4%)	$10,615
2018	$329 (3.0%)	$10,575 (97.0%)	$10,904
2019	$112 (1.0%)	$11,528 (99.0%)	$11,640

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ephesus Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 336^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 501^st of 1242 Elementary schools	13.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ephesus Elementary School)	75	30	45%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heard County)	50.7	53	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ephesus Elementary School)	75	40	35%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heard County)	44.7	48.2	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ephesus Elementary School)	46.4	37.9	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heard County)	46.3	38.1	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ephesus Elementary School)	67.9	41.4	26.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heard County)	66.5	60.6	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ephesus Elementary School)	34.5	29.2	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heard County)	51.3	50.3	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ephesus Elementary School)	48.3	54.2	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heard County)	53.8	41.4	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Ephesus Elementary School)	48.3	58.3	10%
5th Grade Science (Heard County)	49.1	67.6	18.5%
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	153	160	4.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	140	150	7.1%
Two or More Races	9	4	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	51.3%	4.3%

Schools Near Ephesus 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
Ephesus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	24414 Georgia Highway 100	Roopville	30170	Carroll County	Heard County	No	No	No	No	(770) 854-4400	176	15	11.9	70.5%	159 (90.3%)	2 (1.1%)	6 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	64.6	403^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	67.7%		55.8	501^st of 1242 public elementary schools	59.7%	98	34.5	33.3	52.8	51.7	57.1	58.3	47.2	$11,640	$112	$11,528
Roopville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	60 Old Carrollton Rd	Roopville	30170	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 854-4421	458	28	16.3	59.4%	391 (85.4%)	13 (2.8%)	20 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.0%)	88.9	149^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.1%		88.9	142^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	88.6%	7	58.9	62.1	60.0	65.8	72.7	65.5	70.9	$9,610	$574	$9,036
Bowdon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	223 Kent Ave	Bowdon	30108	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 258-2161	699	44	15.9	81.0%	513 (73.4%)	81 (11.6%)	44 (6.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	55 (7.9%)	66.9	381^st of 1248 public elementary schools	69.5%		67.5	365^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.6%	16	37.1	37.6	46.7	60.0	65.6	54.4	48.3	$8,936	$649	$8,287
Centralhatchee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	315 Centralhatchee Pkwy	Franklin	30217	Heard County	Heard County	No	No	No	No	(770) 854-4002	226	19	12.0	66.8%	201 (88.9%)	4 (1.8%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (6.2%)	90.3	133^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	89.3%		88.1	148^th of 1242 public elementary schools	88.1%	15	60.7	61.8	67.5	75.0	67.6	60.0	77.5	$11,376	$286	$11,090
Heard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4647 Pea Ridge Rd	Franklin	30217	Heard County	Heard County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 675-3687	733	49	15.0	78.6%	595 (81.2%)	53 (7.2%)	27 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.8%)	67.5	376^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.9%		69.3	342^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	72.5%	34	53.2	48.2	40.4	48.9	63.1	33.7	59.6	$9,787	$1,148	$8,639
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	175 Primary School Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-6466	989	72	13.6	75.4%	673 (68.0%)	91 (9.2%)	154 (15.6%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.4%)	90.3	132^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	89.4%		90.1	132^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	89.4%		50.0	57.8	72.4	68.8	79.3	75.2	72.2	$10,244	$899	$9,345
Carrollton Upper Elementary	Public	4-5	510 Ben Scott Blvd	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 830-0997	745	53	14.1	68.6%	259 (34.8%)	214 (28.7%)	206 (27.7%)	14 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.6%)	59.7	454^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.6%		64.7	402^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	67.6%	52		33.2	46.1		56.6	47.1	46.4	$8,284	$1,102	$7,182
Carrollton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	401 Ben Scott Blvd	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-2120	1,866	115	16.2	66.3%	636 (34.1%)	606 (32.5%)	449 (24.1%)	32 (1.7%)	10 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	133 (7.1%)								(n/a)	35.7			47.8				$9,753	$1,133	$8,620
Mount Zion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Eureka Church Rd	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-8588	705	45	15.6	82.8%	479 (67.9%)	52 (7.4%)	117 (16.6%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.2%)	54.9	505^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.5%		52.5	528^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.5%	23	44.8	26.0	37.5	56.7	47.0	47.4	41.1	$8,200	$693	$7,506

Frequently Asked Questions about Ephesus Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ephesus Elementary School?

Students at Ephesus Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Ephesus Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Heard County Middle School
High : Heard County High School

What district is Ephesus Elementary School in?

Heard County

How many students attend Ephesus Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 176 students attended Ephesus Elementary School.

Is Ephesus Elementary School a good school?

Ephesus Elementary School ranks 403^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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