Tara Elementary School

Tara Elementary School receives a C- Niche rating, and 4 from GreatSchools.

Tara Elementary School teaches over 550 students.

Tara Elementary School teaches Pre-K to 5th Grade.

Tara Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

937 Mount Zion Rd, Morrow, GA

Clayton County Schools

581 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Wakea Brown

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
13%

Reading Proficiency
16%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

16%

Math Proficiency

13%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

6.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

572:1

Student Diversity

Female

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Black

62.8%

Hispanic

32%

Two or more races

2.6%

White

1.9%

Native American

<1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

9/17/2025

Parent & Volunteer Experience at Tara SchoolI began my journey at Tara School as a volunteer and later became a parent with children enrolled. Unfortunately, my overall experience has been deeply disappointing due to ongoing issues with professionalism, communication, leadership, and, most criticall...

5.0 parent

8/9/2023

Best elementary school in Clayton County. They actually care about these children's education. Always keeping parents involved and informed

5.0 parent

3/5/2023

I went here back in the late 60's through 1973 until we moved to lake Lanier area. Flowery Branch..I sure would Love to see annuals from my time. I was in 1st grade twice and to 3rd grade .I moved in the summer of 73 to begin my journey through life starting 4th grade at Flowery Branch Elementary. A...

1.0 parent

11/3/2014

No concern from office to teachers. A total disconnect with parents..i am looking to move my son from this school very soon. Smh i have to call the BOE just to get situations handled

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Georgia Clayton County Morrow 30260

Tara Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Morrow, GA, in the Jonesboro neighborhood, and is served by the Clayton County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 581 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 16% are proficient in reading. Tara Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $231,092. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jonesboro High School, Forest Park High School, Charles R. Drew High School, and more. Learn more about what Morrow has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tara Elementary School.

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