Ola Elementary School

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Ola Elementary School ranks 619 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ola Elementary School is a public elementary school located in McDonough, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 913 students. The school is part of the Henry County School District, which is ranked 152 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ola Elementary School consistently outperforms the Henry County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ola's 5th-grade students scored 44.2% proficient or better in ELA, compared to 37.4% for Henry County and 48.2% for the state. Additionally, Ola Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, ranking between 250 and 619 out of over 1,200 Georgia elementary schools, placing it in the top half of elementary schools in the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.3 to 16.3 over the past few years, which can provide more individualized attention for students.

While Ola Elementary School outperforms the Henry County and Georgia averages, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate area. East Lake Elementary and Timber Ridge Elementary, both within a 7-mile radius, have higher academic achievement and statewide rankings than Ola. Additionally, Ola Elementary School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 250 in 2013-2014 to 619 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year, suggesting that the school may be struggling to maintain its academic standards compared to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

278 N Ola Rd
McDonough, GA 30252

(770) 957-5777

District: Henry County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,238

Students who attend Ola Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ola Middle School
High:	Ola High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 889

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.2%

White:

35.0%

Hispanic:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ola Elementary School ranks better than 50.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 5^th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Henry County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ola Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.2%), White (35%), Hispanic (13.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ola Elementary School is 15.5. 17 elementary schools in the Henry County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ola Elementary School employs 57.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ola Elementary School is $8,238. 26 elementary schools in the Henry County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 152^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ola Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	80.16	152^nd	1101	86.2%
2007	79.20	187^th	1125	83.4%
2008	70.43	321^st	1134	71.7%
2009	69.48	343^rd	1133	69.7%
2010	75.87	275^th	1183	76.8%
2011	76.14	279^th	1212	77.0%
2012	79.63	191^st	1201	84.1%
2013	77.07	262^nd	1225	78.6%
2014	77.08	250^th	1231	79.7%
2015	76.04	251^st	1240	79.8%
2016	51.23	549^th	1233	55.5%
2017	63.49	390^th	1205	67.6%
2018	59.41	443^rd	1209	63.4%
2019	67.40	358^th	1234	71.0%
2021	56.17	486^th	1214	60.0%
2022	50.91	563^rd	1244	54.7%
2023	46.26	606^th	1242	51.2%
2024	45.51	619^th	1248	50.4%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, March 17, 2017

We moved with in the county last year specifically so my kids could attend the Ola cluster of schools! We absolutely love the atmosphere of the school. As soon as you walk in the door, you feel welcome. My daughters both have great teachers and the rigor has been right on point. The personalized learning program has been great for my girls, as they are able to challenge themselves and work towards goals while learning about real life subjects. The front office staff is so nice and the principal and assistants are very hands on! We appreciate the community and family atmosphere that this school provides and we are thrilled to be a part of it! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ola Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	734	34	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	783
2001	862	53	7	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	936
2002	839	78	8	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	947
2003	839	78	8	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	947
2004	883	95	7	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	1014
2005	964	116	5	31	0	n/a	n/a	10	1126
2006	1035	132	9	44	0	n/a	n/a	28	1248
2007	865	151	12	34	0	n/a	n/a	29	1091
2008	912	197	10	27	1	n/a	n/a	42	1189
2009	651	194	9	22	5	n/a	n/a	32	913
2010	653	172	12	36	3	2	35	0	913
2011	647	177	11	40	6	1	33	0	915
2012	649	168	8	50	5	1	30	0	911
2013	646	169	9	54	8	1	31	0	918
2014	635	175	12	55	6	1	32	0	916
2015	620	163	12	43	6	0	25	0	869
2016	640	188	15	47	8	0	20	0	918
2017	619	201	15	51	6	0	28	0	920
2018	614	226	13	70	5	0	33	0	961
2019	601	249	10	74	4	0	49	0	987
2020	575	275	11	89	4	1	48	0	1003
2021	439	279	11	99	3	1	51	0	883
2022	390	302	10	107	2	1	55	0	867
2023	352	359	18	123	2	1	58	0	913
2024	311	375	16	122	4	0	61	0	889

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 Ola Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	783	44.0	17.8	12.3
2001	936	48.3	19.4	13.8
2002	947	55.0	17.2	13.6
2003	947	55.0	17.2	13.6
2004	1014	59.0	17.2	15.7
2005	1126	61.2	18.4	19
2006	1248	71.6	17.4	23.7
2007	1091	65.6	16.6	21.6
2008	1189	73.2	16.2	21.3
2009	913	58.0	15.7	27.6
2010	913	55.3	16.5	26
2011	915	56.4	16.2	28.6
2012	911	56.0	16.2	30.7
2013	918	54.0	17.0	32.5
2014	916	53.3	17.1	31.3
2015	869	57.0	15.2	29.2
2016	918	58.0	15.8	27.7
2017	920	64.5	14.2	25.2
2018	961	62.3	15.4	28.4
2019	987	60.3	16.3	28.2
2020	1003	59.3	16.9	27.6
2021	883	57.6	15.3	29.4
2022	867	52.9	16.3	n/a
2023	913	55.8	16.3	34.3
2024	889	57.2	15.5	52.1

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 Ola Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	783	44.0	17.8	12.3
2001	936	48.3	19.4	13.8
2002	947	55.0	17.2	13.6
2003	947	55.0	17.2	13.6
2004	1014	59.0	17.2	15.7
2005	1126	61.2	18.4	19
2006	1248	71.6	17.4	23.7
2007	1091	65.6	16.6	21.6
2008	1189	73.2	16.2	21.3
2009	913	58.0	15.7	27.6
2010	913	55.3	16.5	26
2011	915	56.4	16.2	28.6
2012	911	56.0	16.2	30.7
2013	918	54.0	17.0	32.5
2014	916	53.3	17.1	31.3
2015	869	57.0	15.2	29.2
2016	918	58.0	15.8	27.7
2017	920	64.5	14.2	25.2
2018	961	62.3	15.4	28.4
2019	987	60.3	16.3	28.2
2020	1003	59.3	16.9	27.6
2021	883	57.6	15.3	29.4
2022	867	52.9	16.3	n/a
2023	913	55.8	16.3	34.3
2024	889	57.2	15.5	52.1

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 Ola Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$192 (2.3%)	$8,069 (97.7%)	$8,261
2018	$225 (2.7%)	$8,032 (97.3%)	$8,257
2019	$272 (3.3%)	$7,966 (96.7%)	$8,238

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ola 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 358^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 606^th of 1242 Elementary schools	19.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ola Elementary School)	42.6	39.4	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	34.4	29.2	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ola Elementary School)	58.6	38.4	20.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	44.4	34.4	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ola Elementary School)	48.7	41.9	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	35.9	27.4	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ola Elementary School)	67.3	49.7	17.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	43.4	34.3	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ola Elementary School)	56.5	29.6	26.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	40.3	31	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ola Elementary School)	50.8	27	23.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	32.5	23.1	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Ola Elementary School)	43.5	25.8	17.7%
5th Grade Science (Henry County)	33.8	25.5	8.3%
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	987	913	7.5%
African American	249	359	44.2%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	10	18	80%
Hispanic	74	123	66.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	601	352	41.4%
Two or More Races	49	58	18.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.2%	34.3%	6.1%

Schools Near Ola 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
Ola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	278 N Ola Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 957-5777	889	57	15.5	52.1%	311 (35.0%)	375 (42.2%)	122 (13.7%)	16 (1.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.9%)	45.5	619^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.4%		46.3	606^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.2%	13	36.9	37.4	44.2	34.4	46.6	35.7	28.8	$8,238	$272	$7,966
New Hope Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1655 New Hope Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-7362	646	46	14.1	59.9%	392 (60.7%)	139 (21.5%)	63 (9.8%)	9 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.2%)	54.6	507^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.4%		58.7	458^th of 1242 public elementary schools	63.1%	49	31.3	45.1	45.3	41.7	50.0	43.6	41.0	$9,288	$273	$9,015
Rock Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1550 Stroud Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 957-6851	704	48	14.7	58.0%	334 (47.4%)	210 (29.8%)	80 (11.4%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (9.2%)	41.3	672^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	46.2%		34.9	768^th of 1242 public elementary schools	38.2%	96	23.9	29.5	47.0	27.4	37.9	40.9	43.5	$8,037	$272	$7,765
Timber Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2825 Highway 20 E	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 288-3237	763	44	17.3	45.5%	190 (24.9%)	417 (54.7%)	85 (11.1%)	22 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	45 (5.9%)	52.2	539^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.8%		68.2	356^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.3%	183	31.1	46.3	51.9	37.8	68.3	34.0	28.8	$8,321	$271	$8,049
Unity Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1180 Leguin Mill Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-8886	844	60	14.0	72.4%	319 (37.8%)	360 (42.7%)	94 (11.1%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.2%)	31.1	831^st of 1248 public elementary schools	33.4%		35.8	760^th of 1242 public elementary schools	38.8%	71	27.1	22.8	34.0	34.7	42.8	22.8	29.0	$9,908	$272	$9,635
Tussahaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	225 Coan Dr	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 957-0164	833	56	14.9	82.6%	38 (4.6%)	646 (77.6%)	92 (11.0%)	8 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.5%)	16.3	1075^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.9%		19.8	1012^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.5%	63	23.1	20.2	28.8	26.9	19.3	7.6	13.6	$9,421	$712	$8,709
Oak Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6243 Highway 212	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6906	642	45	14.2	80.5%	123 (19.2%)	373 (58.1%)	92 (14.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (7.6%)	35.2	769^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.4%		32.2	806^th of 1242 public elementary schools	35.1%	37	15.3	30.7	42.0	23.5	45.5	29.4	35.3	$10,045	$727	$9,317
Walnut Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 McDonough Pkwy	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 288-8561	753	48	15.8	79.4%	48 (6.4%)	569 (75.6%)	74 (9.8%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.9%)	16.3	1076^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.8%		19.4	1017^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.1%	59	19.8	18.5	23.3	27.8	14.8	10.7	24.0	$9,932	$722	$9,211
East Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	199 E Lake Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(678) 583-8947	695	48	14.6	48.1%	182 (26.2%)	345 (49.6%)	66 (9.5%)	43 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.3%)	59.3	458^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.3%		68.7	350^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.8%	108	39.7	38.5	43.9	50.7	55.4	43.9	43.4	$9,247	$272	$8,975
Bethlehem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Academic Pkwy	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 288-8571	472	34	14.0	70.3%	29 (6.1%)	352 (74.6%)	46 (9.7%)	15 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.1%)	19.2	1017^th of 1248 public elementary schools	18.5%		24.9	919^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.0%	98	12.2	19.0	34.4	13.5	20.7	17.8	33.3	$10,737	$273	$10,464

Frequently Asked Questions about Ola Elementary School

What district is Ola Elementary School in?

Henry County

What schools do graduates of Ola Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Ola Middle School
High : Ola High School

How many students attend Ola Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 889 students attended Ola Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ola Elementary School?

Students at Ola Elementary School are 42% African American, 35% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Ola Elementary School a good school?

Ola Elementary School ranks 619^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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