Toccoa Elementary School

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Toccoa Elementary School ranks 530 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Toccoa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 2-4 in Toccoa, Georgia, with a student population of 563. The school has consistently been rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the 300s and 500s among Georgia elementary schools.

Toccoa Elementary's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are generally on par with or slightly below the Stephens County and state averages. The school has a high percentage of students, around 75%, qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average. Toccoa Elementary spends around $9,000-$9,500 per student, higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby Habersham County schools. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 12-14 students per teacher, better than the state average and some of the nearby schools.

The two other Stephens County elementary schools, Big A Elementary and Liberty Elementary, have similar performance and demographic profiles to Toccoa Elementary. In contrast, the Habersham County elementary schools generally have higher test scores, lower free/reduced lunch rates, and more spending per student than Toccoa Elementary. Toccoa Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other Georgia elementary schools.

Detail:

Public 2-4

304 N Pond St
Toccoa, GA 30577

(706) 886-3129

District: Stephens County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,075

Students who attend Toccoa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy
	Stephens County Middle School
High:	Stephens County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 603

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.8%

Two or more races:

12.4%

African American:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Toccoa Elementary School ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Toccoa Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Stephens County School District. Racial makeup is: White (68.8%), two or more races (12.4%), African American (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Stephens County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Toccoa Elementary School is 12.7, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Stephens County School District! (See more...)

Compare Toccoa Elementary School employs 47.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Toccoa Elementary School is $9,075. 1 elementary schools in the Stephens County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Toccoa Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	73.37	286^th	1101	74.0%
2007	78.86	194^th	1125	82.8%
2008	72.56	281^st	1134	75.2%
2009	81.23	160^th	1133	85.9%
2010	76.08	273^rd	1183	76.9%
2011	78.35	235^th	1212	80.6%
2012	71.60	359^th	1201	70.1%
2013	77.21	256^th	1225	79.1%
2014	79.77	186^th	1231	84.9%
2015	60.69	420^th	1240	66.1%
2016	52.84	529^th	1233	57.1%
2017	40.33	694^th	1205	42.4%
2018	47.75	595^th	1209	50.8%
2019	50.67	573^rd	1234	53.6%
2021	64.96	385^th	1214	68.3%
2022	56.04	494^th	1244	60.3%
2023	53.32	521^st	1242	58.1%
2024	52.90	530^th	1248	57.5%

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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 Toccoa Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	336	147	10	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	495
1998	371	139	9	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	521
1999	350	132	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	491
2000	343	144	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
2001	339	153	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
2002	337	149	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2003	337	149	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2004	305	118	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2005	290	122	5	12	3	n/a	n/a	36	468
2006	290	122	4	19	4	n/a	n/a	36	475
2007	288	136	4	17	4	n/a	n/a	35	484
2008	310	117	4	21	5	n/a	n/a	23	480
2009	309	132	6	24	4	n/a	n/a	31	506
2010	288	122	4	23	4	1	41	0	483
2011	320	128	5	22	1	1	56	0	533
2012	327	124	5	22	1	1	55	0	535
2013	327	115	6	19	0	0	57	0	524
2014	328	101	6	19	0	0	51	0	505
2015	317	116	7	20	0	1	57	0	518
2016	497	72	6	22	0	1	47	0	645
2017	497	80	6	27	0	1	61	0	672
2018	452	75	7	32	0	0	48	0	614
2019	414	70	11	29	0	0	39	0	563
2020	434	74	10	31	0	0	46	0	595
2021	410	73	5	29	1	0	51	0	569
2022	378	74	3	27	1	0	55	0	538
2023	395	77	4	24	0	0	63	0	563
2024	415	72	4	37	0	0	75	0	603

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 Toccoa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	495	37.7	13.1	66.5
1998	521	36.6	14.2	64.7
1999	491	36.9	13.3	63.1
2000	497	35.0	14.2	64.2
2001	496	39.0	12.7	61.7
2002	501	39.0	12.8	62.9
2003	501	39.0	12.8	62.9
2004	441	37.0	11.9	60.3
2005	468	34.5	13.6	69
2006	475	39.5	12.0	68.1
2007	484	38.5	12.6	72.4
2008	480	39.0	12.3	64.6
2009	506	38.5	13.1	67.2
2010	483	37.5	12.8	66
2011	533	38.5	13.8	67.2
2012	535	39.5	13.5	68.2
2013	524	38.5	13.6	70.2
2014	505	36.4	13.8	76.2
2015	518	33.0	15.6	89
2016	645	40.0	16.1	82.9
2017	672	41.6	16.1	83
2018	614	40.1	15.3	82.9
2019	563	40.1	14.0	72.5
2020	595	41.6	14.3	72.4
2021	569	41.0	13.8	75
2022	538	43.0	12.5	n/a
2023	563	45.9	12.2	75.1
2024	603	47.4	12.7	70

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 Toccoa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	495	37.7	13.1	66.5
1998	521	36.6	14.2	64.7
1999	491	36.9	13.3	63.1
2000	497	35.0	14.2	64.2
2001	496	39.0	12.7	61.7
2002	501	39.0	12.8	62.9
2003	501	39.0	12.8	62.9
2004	441	37.0	11.9	60.3
2005	468	34.5	13.6	69
2006	475	39.5	12.0	68.1
2007	484	38.5	12.6	72.4
2008	480	39.0	12.3	64.6
2009	506	38.5	13.1	67.2
2010	483	37.5	12.8	66
2011	533	38.5	13.8	67.2
2012	535	39.5	13.5	68.2
2013	524	38.5	13.6	70.2
2014	505	36.4	13.8	76.2
2015	518	33.0	15.6	89
2016	645	40.0	16.1	82.9
2017	672	41.6	16.1	83
2018	614	40.1	15.3	82.9
2019	563	40.1	14.0	72.5
2020	595	41.6	14.3	72.4
2021	569	41.0	13.8	75
2022	538	43.0	12.5	n/a
2023	563	45.9	12.2	75.1
2024	603	47.4	12.7	70

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 Toccoa Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$895 (11.8%)	$6,669 (88.2%)	$7,564
2018	$896 (10.9%)	$7,299 (89.1%)	$8,195
2019	$1,157 (12.7%)	$7,918 (87.3%)	$9,075

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Toccoa 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 573^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 521^st of 1242 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Toccoa Elementary School)	46.5	36.9	9.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stephens County)	46.5	36.9	9.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Toccoa Elementary School)	49.8	45.6	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stephens County)	49.8	45.6	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Toccoa Elementary School)	35.5	33	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stephens County)	35.5	33	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Toccoa Elementary School)	46.6	46.6
4th Grade Mathematics (Stephens County)	46.6	46.6
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	563	563
African American	70	77	10%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	4	63.6%
Hispanic	29	24	17.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	414	395	4.6%
Two or More Races	39	63	61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.5%	75.1%	2.7%

Schools Near Toccoa 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
Toccoa Elementary School	Public	2-4	304 N Pond St	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 886-3129	603	47	12.7	70.0%	415 (68.8%)	72 (11.9%)	37 (6.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (12.4%)	52.9	530^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.5%		53.3	521^st of 1242 public elementary schools	58.1%	9	34.4	34.4		48.7	48.0			$9,075	$1,157	$7,918
Liberty Elementary School	Public	1-2	222 Old Liberty Hill Rd	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 886-3934	557	42	13.4	82.0%	378 (67.9%)	65 (11.7%)	40 (7.2%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (11.7%)								(n/a)								$8,648	$872	$7,776
Big A Elementary School	Public	PK-K	289 Sorrells Dr	Eastanollee	30538	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 886-2987	450	32	14.0	77.1%	326 (72.4%)	61 (13.6%)	17 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.0%)								(n/a)								$12,072	$809	$11,263
Hazel Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6390 Dicks Hill Pkwy	Mount Airy	30563	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 754-2942	282	23	12.4	72.7%	197 (69.9%)	4 (1.4%)	67 (23.8%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)	78.8	246^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.3%		63.2	417^th of 1242 public elementary schools	66.4%	171	59.5	41.9	65.0	73.8	44.2	65.0	57.5	$12,526	$273	$12,253
Woodville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	911 Historic Old Highway 441	Clarkesville	30523	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 754-4225	197	18	10.9	79.7%	158 (80.2%)	1 (0.5%)	29 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	71.6	323^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	74.1%		75.5	277^th of 1242 public elementary schools	77.7%	46	32.5	58.1	57.9	35.0	83.9	68.4	57.9	$13,530	$531	$12,999
Demorest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3116 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy	Demorest	30535	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 778-4126	527	41	13.0	75.3%	328 (62.2%)	11 (2.1%)	142 (26.9%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (6.6%)	74.4	290^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.8%		67.5	366^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.5%	76	56.3	34.4	62.3	66.3	53.3	52.9	58.0	$11,052	$700	$10,352
Clarkesville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6539 Highway 115	Clarkesville	30523	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 754-2442	453	34	13.2	64.0%	369 (81.5%)	16 (3.5%)	45 (9.9%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	61.2	443^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	64.5%		72.8	306^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.4%	137	47.1	43.5	45.5	52.9	45.9	49.1	36.4	$10,440	$523	$9,917
Cornelia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	375 Old Cleveland Rd	Cornelia	30531	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 778-6526	465	41	11.3	94.2%	121 (26.0%)	19 (4.1%)	292 (62.8%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.2%)	23.7	950^th of 1248 public elementary schools	23.9%		35.5	761^st of 1242 public elementary schools	38.7%	189	19.4	27.4	23.3	27.4	36.9	26.0	15.1	$11,077	$1,057	$10,020
Baldwin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	894 Willingham Ave	Baldwin	30511	Banks County	Habersham County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 778-6435	418	39	10.6	88.3%	126 (30.1%)	12 (2.9%)	259 (62.0%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	42.6	656^th of 1248 public elementary schools	47.4%		41.8	661^st of 1242 public elementary schools	46.8%	5	19.6	26.7	48.4	30.4	47.5	34.4	45.3	$11,940	$1,334	$10,605
Level Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 Level Grove Rd	Cornelia	30531	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 778-3087	594	48	12.4	76.6%	306 (51.5%)	23 (3.9%)	231 (38.9%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.4%)	58.1	469^th of 1248 public elementary schools	62.4%		60.5	440^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.6%	29	45.7	42.3	43.5	48.1	50.0	40.0	40.0	$11,691	$1,236	$10,455

Frequently Asked Questions about Toccoa Elementary School

How many students attend Toccoa Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 603 students attended Toccoa Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Toccoa Elementary School?

Students at Toccoa Elementary School are 69% White, 12% Two or more races, 12% African American, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Toccoa Elementary School in?

Stephens County

What schools do graduates of Toccoa Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy
Middle : Stephens County Middle School
High : Stephens County High School

Is Toccoa Elementary School a good school?

Toccoa Elementary School ranks 530^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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