Summary:
The 30735 zip code in Gordon County, Georgia is home to a single public elementary school, Tolbert Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While Tolbert Elementary is the only school option in this area, its academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science lagging behind the county and state averages in recent years.
Tolbert Elementary School's student population is predominantly White (68.71%), with significant Hispanic (24.38%) and smaller percentages of other racial groups. The school serves a high-need community, with 75.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school's per-student spending of $9,162 and student-teacher ratio of 14.8 suggest that it may not be receiving adequate resources to support its students' educational needs. This is reflected in the school's declining statewide ranking, from 518th out of 1,244 Georgia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 706th out of 1,218 in 2023-2024, as well as its decreasing SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 2 stars over the same period.
The lack of other schools in the 30735 zip code limits the ability to make direct comparisons and identify potential best practices or areas for improvement. However, the data suggests that the Gordon County school district and community stakeholders may need to explore ways to address the academic performance challenges at Tolbert Elementary School, potentially through increased resource allocation, targeted interventions, and collaboration with families and community partners.
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