Ellijay Elementary School

Ellijay Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
32 McCutchen St,  Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County Schools
4.0
757 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lauree Pierce
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
36%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9.3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
5.4%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
626:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
53.6%
Hispanic
43.1%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
4.0 other
8/29/2016
The faculty and staff have always been very friendly and helpful. My daughter just recently tranferred from MVES and it seems to be a better "fit" for her.. She really likes it!
5.0 parent
2/22/2012
My son has attended Ellijay Elementary since Kindergarten and is now in 3rd grade. This is a wonderful school with excellent teachers. I am an active parent volunteer and PTO member. I have always felt welcomed and any questions or concerns that have come up were quickly addressed and handled. We NE...
2.0 parent
4/22/2010
My daughters both attend EES and I've had problems with the school from time to time, which were caused by the large amount of students (not as much of a personal touch) and parent involvement w/the children. Unruly children have disrupted my kid's classrooms, but due to sheer # of kids, this is ove...
5.0 parent
10/21/2007

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Ellijay Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Ellijay, GA, in the Ellijay neighborhood, and is served by the Gilmer County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 757 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Ellijay Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $473,436. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gilmer High School, North Ga. Christian Academy, Grace Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Ellijay has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ellijay Elementary School.

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