W.S. Hornsby Elementary School

Summary:

W.S. Hornsby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Augusta, Georgia, serving 567 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richmond County School District, which is ranked 176 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

W.S. Hornsby Elementary consistently performs significantly below the Richmond County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with only 3.3% of 3rd graders, 10.1% of 4th graders, and 10.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 20.6%, 16.9%, and 26.9% for the district, respectively. The school has been ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Georgia, ranking 1245 out of 1248 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.89% to 98.06% over the past three school years. This suggests that socioeconomic factors likely play a significant role in the school's academic performance. When compared to nearby schools in the Richmond County School District, such as Bayvale Elementary, Dorothy Hains Elementary, and Wheeless Road Elementary, W.S. Hornsby is an outlier in terms of academic performance, with proficiency rates that are often double or triple those of W.S. Hornsby.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 310 Kentucky Ave
       Augusta, GA  30901


(706) 823-6928

District: Richmond County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1245th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend W.S. Hornsby Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    W.S. Hornsby Middle School
High:    Laney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  567

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.9%
Hispanic:
1.1%
Two or more races:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.1% Help


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Compare Details W.S. Hornsby Elementary School ranks worse than 99.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.89. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

W.S. Hornsby Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Richmond County:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County 176th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W.S. Hornsby Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.29 1210th 1214 0.3%
2022 4.97 1244th 1244 0.0%
2023 4.36 1241st 1242 0.1%
2024 4.89 1245th 1248 0.2%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

W.S. Hornsby Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for W.S. Hornsby Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 6 278 0 6 0 1 2 0 293
2018 4 318 0 9 0 1 1 0 333
2019 5 514 0 7 1 1 7 0 535
2020 1 545 2 7 0 0 3 0 558
2021 1 557 1 7 0 0 4 0 570
2022 2 581 0 8 0 0 7 0 598
2023 1 555 1 6 0 1 3 0 567

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 W.S. Hornsby Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 293 18.3 16.0 96.6
2018 333 18.7 17.8 89.8
2019 535 31.0 17.2 96.3
2020 558 35.0 15.9 97.8
2021 570 44.4 12.8 97.9
2022 598 47.5 12.5 n/a
2023 567 49.5 11.4 98.1

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 W.S. Hornsby Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 293 18.3 16.0 96.6
2018 333 18.7 17.8 89.8
2019 535 31.0 17.2 96.3
2020 558 35.0 15.9 97.8
2021 570 44.4 12.8 97.9
2022 598 47.5 12.5 n/a
2023 567 49.5 11.4 98.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for W.S. Hornsby Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $837 (9.4%) $8,092 (90.6%) $8,929
2018 $896 (9.7%) $8,333 (90.3%) $9,230
2019 $1,073 (12.4%) $7,568 (87.6%) $8,641

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

Impact of COVID-19 on W.S. Hornsby Elementary School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (W.S. Hornsby Elementary School)7.66
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)21.319.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (W.S. Hornsby Elementary School)16.17.2
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)26.421.8
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students535567
 6%
African American514555
 8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander11
White51
 80%
Two or More Races73
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%98.1%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about W.S. Hornsby Elementary School

W.S. Hornsby Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.2% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students at W.S. Hornsby Elementary School are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 567 students attended W.S. Hornsby Elementary School.

Students who attend W.S. Hornsby Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : W.S. Hornsby Middle School
High : Laney High School


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