Ithica Elementary

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Ithica Elementary ranks 266 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ithica Elementary is a public elementary school located in Villa Rica, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 778 students. The school is part of the Carroll County School District, which is ranked 60th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ithica Elementary has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking among the top 20% of elementary schools in Georgia. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessment, Georgia's standardized testing program, has been strong, with students generally outperforming the county and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Ithica Elementary's students consistently outperform the Carroll County and Georgia averages in the Milestones Assessment across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 16.3 over the past three school years, which is lower than some of the nearby schools.

Ithica Elementary outperforms most of the nearby schools in the Carroll County district, including Providence Elementary, Temple Elementary, Glanton-Hindsman Elementary, and Villa Rica Elementary, in terms of academic performance on the Milestones Assessment. However, Sharp Creek Elementary, which is also in the Carroll County district, has lower academic performance compared to Ithica Elementary across all grade levels and subject areas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

75 Whitworth Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180

(678) 840-5101

District: Carroll County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,663

Students who attend Ithica Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bay Springs Middle School
High:	Villa Rica High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 781

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.9%

African American:

26.8%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ithica Elementary ranks better than 78.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Carroll County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ithica Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.9%), African American (26.8%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ithica Elementary is 14.4, which is the 4^th best among 12 elementary schools in the Carroll County School District. (See more...)

Compare Ithica Elementary employs 54 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ithica Elementary is $8,663. 9 elementary schools in the Carroll County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ithica Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Carroll County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County 60^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ithica Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	37.40	787^th	1101	28.5%
2007	47.65	687^th	1125	38.9%
2008	55.68	566^th	1134	50.1%
2009	70.06	334^th	1133	70.5%
2010	77.11	247^th	1183	79.1%
2011	80.04	207^th	1212	82.9%
2012	73.01	325^th	1201	72.9%
2013	77.31	253^rd	1225	79.3%
2014	73.30	330^th	1231	73.2%
2015	65.93	350^th	1240	71.8%
2016	78.25	229^th	1233	81.4%
2017	83.76	177^th	1205	85.3%
2018	79.72	229^th	1209	81.1%
2019	86.81	147^th	1234	88.1%
2021	87.95	132^nd	1214	89.1%
2022	88.87	137^th	1244	89.0%
2023	81.03	217^th	1242	82.5%
2024	76.90	266^th	1248	78.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, April 21, 2016

Our son is in Kindergarten and I am getting ready to register my daughter as well! This school is absolutely wonderful!! Every single person I have encountered really cares about the students. The principal as well as the assistant principal and the staff run everything in excellence. My son really enjoys going to this school and his teacher and para pro are doing a great job! I could go on and on about how much we love the school. Highly recommended and just an all around great school! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, April 25, 2009

Excellent Principal. Teachers really care. Office staff super friendly. Love the school Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ithica Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	331	56	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	15	419
2006	403	102	3	16	1	n/a	n/a	13	538
2007	416	130	4	29	0	n/a	n/a	24	603
2008	436	144	7	35	1	n/a	n/a	28	651
2009	403	152	5	33	0	n/a	n/a	32	625
2010	371	158	5	55	0	0	40	0	629
2011	392	136	6	51	0	2	41	0	628
2012	403	141	6	50	0	2	44	0	646
2013	403	160	7	37	0	1	37	0	645
2014	409	157	7	39	1	0	32	0	645
2015	416	162	8	51	1	0	38	0	676
2016	453	165	11	55	0	0	40	0	724
2017	463	160	6	64	0	0	46	0	739
2018	438	169	7	70	1	0	47	0	732
2019	428	178	7	81	3	0	39	0	736
2020	409	157	8	68	2	0	50	0	694
2021	388	189	13	73	3	0	50	0	716
2022	407	187	10	92	1	0	64	0	761
2023	411	197	11	95	2	0	62	0	778
2024	390	209	8	106	5	0	63	0	781

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 Ithica Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	419	28.2	14.9	42.8
2006	538	32.3	16.7	46.5
2007	603	39.3	15.3	50.6
2008	651	44.0	14.8	54.1
2009	625	43.0	14.5	59
2010	629	42.3	14.8	58.7
2011	628	39.3	15.9	55.7
2012	646	38.3	16.8	59
2013	645	36.5	17.6	61.7
2014	645	36.6	17.6	62.3
2015	676	42.0	16.0	61.4
2016	724	42.0	17.2	55.5
2017	739	43.3	17.0	53
2018	732	44.8	16.3	50.8
2019	736	44.6	16.5	49.6
2020	694	45.3	15.3	49.1
2021	716	44.5	16.0	50.3
2022	761	46.5	16.3	n/a
2023	778	51.3	15.1	48.8
2024	781	54.0	14.4	65.2

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 Ithica Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	419	28.2	14.9	42.8
2006	538	32.3	16.7	46.5
2007	603	39.3	15.3	50.6
2008	651	44.0	14.8	54.1
2009	625	43.0	14.5	59
2010	629	42.3	14.8	58.7
2011	628	39.3	15.9	55.7
2012	646	38.3	16.8	59
2013	645	36.5	17.6	61.7
2014	645	36.6	17.6	62.3
2015	676	42.0	16.0	61.4
2016	724	42.0	17.2	55.5
2017	739	43.3	17.0	53
2018	732	44.8	16.3	50.8
2019	736	44.6	16.5	49.6
2020	694	45.3	15.3	49.1
2021	716	44.5	16.0	50.3
2022	761	46.5	16.3	n/a
2023	778	51.3	15.1	48.8
2024	781	54.0	14.4	65.2

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 Ithica Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$492 (6.1%)	$7,530 (93.9%)	$8,021
2018	$542 (6.4%)	$7,948 (93.6%)	$8,490
2019	$577 (6.7%)	$8,085 (93.3%)	$8,663

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ithica Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 147^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 217^th of 1242 Elementary schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ithica Elementary)	55.4	43.1	12.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ithica Elementary)	78.5	71.6	6.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)	61.4	55.4	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ithica Elementary)	64.1	45.1	19%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)	50.6	37.3	13.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ithica Elementary)	70.1	59.5	10.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)	55.4	57	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ithica Elementary)	60.2	57.4	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)	50.2	47.6	2.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ithica Elementary)	58.5	52.8	5.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)	50.3	48.4	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Ithica Elementary)	76.4	71.3	5.1%
5th Grade Science (Carroll County)	57.6	54.2	3.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	736	778	5.7%
African American	178	197	10.7%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	7	11	57.1%
Hispanic	81	95	17.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	428	411	4%
Two or More Races	39	62	59%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.6%	48.8%	0.7%

Schools Near Ithica Elementary

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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
Ithica Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	75 Whitworth Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 840-5101	781	54	14.4	65.2%	390 (49.9%)	209 (26.8%)	106 (13.6%)	8 (1.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.1%)	76.9	266^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.7%		81	217^th of 1242 public elementary schools	82.5%	49	46.5	43.4	58.1	60.6	62.3	62.4	54.7	$8,663	$577	$8,085
Sand Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Sandhill School Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-8541	722	45	16.0	71.6%	438 (60.7%)	113 (15.7%)	111 (15.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.8%)	62.7	428^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.7%		62.9	421^st of 1242 public elementary schools	66.1%	7	34.7	43.9	38.1	64.4	66.7	43.4	43.4	$9,206	$653	$8,553
Glanton-Hindsman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	118 Glanton St	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 459-4491	655	44	15.0	79.4%	252 (38.5%)	273 (41.7%)	68 (10.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (8.7%)	48.4	579^th of 1248 public elementary schools	53.6%		48.1	574^th of 1242 public elementary schools	53.8%	5	43.4	32.1	41.5	42.4	39.4	41.5	36.2	$8,257	$640	$7,617
Villa Rica Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	314 Peachtree St	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 459-5762	475	35	13.5	87.6%	234 (49.3%)	124 (26.1%)	78 (16.4%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.5%)	63.2	421^st of 1248 public elementary schools	66.3%		57.4	480^th of 1242 public elementary schools	61.4%	59	41.3	29.2	52.1	48.8	50.0	53.4	56.2	$9,892	$763	$9,129
Mirror Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2613 Tyson Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4300	585	36	16.2	69.7%	91 (15.6%)	335 (57.3%)	74 (12.6%)	27 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.7%)	37.9	726^th of 1248 public elementary schools	41.8%		38.8	707^th of 1242 public elementary schools	43.1%	19	26.6	30.2	36.6	36.2	46.5	41.5	20.7	$13,192	$284	$12,908
Sharp Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	115 Old Muse Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 214-8848	561	47	11.9	99.5%	270 (48.1%)	127 (22.6%)	111 (19.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.7%)	34	785^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.1%		39.2	702^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	43.5%	83	17.1	20.0	31.5	37.1	40.0	43.2	33.8	$9,852	$831	$9,022
Providence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	287 Rainey Rd	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 562-3076	519	34	15.0	70.3%	405 (78.0%)	50 (9.6%)	34 (6.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	80.9	222^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	82.2%		74.6	284^th of 1242 public elementary schools	77.1%	62	60.0	39.6	59.7	72.9	62.5	54.5	67.5	$8,787	$607	$8,179
Temple Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	95 Otis St	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 562-3076	662	42	15.6	83.7%	355 (53.6%)	180 (27.2%)	75 (11.3%)	11 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.7%)	58.9	464^th of 1248 public elementary schools	62.8%		64.1	408^th of 1242 public elementary schools	67.1%	56	42.3	24.5	54.0	50.5	38.7	48.4	53.2	$8,888	$671	$8,217
South Douglas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8299 Highway 166	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4500	554	32	17.1	48.6%	324 (58.5%)	121 (21.8%)	48 (8.7%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.6%)	81.4	216^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.7%		80	227^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.7%	11	50.0	57.7	64.8	55.2	63.9	54.3	60.0	$9,267	$284	$8,984
Mason Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Johnston Rd	Winston	30187	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4900	518	48	10.9	76.3%	188 (36.3%)	204 (39.4%)	74 (14.3%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (8.3%)	37.4	732^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	41.3%		46.5	601^st of 1242 public elementary schools	51.6%	131	34.6	33.3	32.5	38.5	39.6	27.5	28.8	$11,920	$457	$11,463

Frequently Asked Questions about Ithica Elementary

How many students attend Ithica Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 781 students attended Ithica Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Ithica Elementary?

Students at Ithica Elementary are 50% White, 27% African American, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Ithica Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ithica Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bay Springs Middle School
High : Villa Rica High School

Is Ithica Elementary a good school?

Ithica Elementary ranks 266^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Ithica Elementary in?

Carroll County

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