Boynton Elementary School

Q: Is Boynton Elementary School a good school?

Boynton Elementary School ranks 396 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Boynton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ringgold, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 602 students. The school is part of the Catoosa County School District, which is ranked 66 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Boynton Elementary consistently outperforms the Catoosa County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Boynton's 5th-grade students scored 60.6% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.5% for Catoosa County and 48.2% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 30% of Georgia elementary schools in recent years, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.5 to 14.2 students per teacher. Additionally, Boynton Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.56% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School and Cherokee Ridge Elementary, which have rates ranging from 33.84% to 73.84%.

While Boynton Elementary outperforms the Catoosa County and Georgia averages, some of the nearby schools, such as Graysville Elementary School and Battlefield Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just socioeconomic status contribute to their success. However, Boynton Elementary's statewide ranking has declined slightly over the past few years, dropping from a high of 154 in 2013-2014 to 396 in the current school year, which warrants further investigation to identify any potential underlying issues or areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3938 Boynton Dr
Ringgold, GA 30736

(706) 866-1521

District: Catoosa County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,669

Students who attend Boynton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Heritage Middle School
High:	Heritage High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 585

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boynton Elementary School ranks better than 68.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Catoosa County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Boynton Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Catoosa County School District. Racial makeup is: White (86%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Catoosa County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boynton Elementary School is 13. 5 elementary schools in the Catoosa County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Boynton Elementary School employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boynton Elementary School is $9,669. 8 elementary schools in the Catoosa County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Catoosa County:

SchoolDigger ranks Catoosa County 66^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Boynton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	77.88	199^th	1101	81.9%
2007	84.34	108^th	1125	90.4%
2008	77.66	202^nd	1134	82.2%
2009	82.35	147^th	1133	87.0%
2010	77.56	240^th	1183	79.7%
2011	80.03	208^th	1212	82.8%
2012	83.66	105^th	1201	91.3%
2013	79.72	201^st	1225	83.6%
2014	81.55	154^th	1231	87.5%
2015	75.03	270^th	1240	78.2%
2016	65.36	377^th	1233	69.4%
2017	68.63	329^th	1205	72.7%
2018	71.54	313^th	1209	74.1%
2019	71.46	312^th	1234	74.7%
2021	75.58	277^th	1214	77.2%
2022	67.24	368^th	1244	70.4%
2023	65.57	388^th	1242	68.8%
2024	65.45	396^th	1248	68.3%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

My son is only in Pre-K but even the older students are friendly and welcoming to him. His teachers are wonderful and the principal and staff are as well. As another reviewer said, you walk in the doors and feel welcome and can tell that your child is loved & nurtured! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

The teachers absolutely are incredible. When you walk in the doors you feel welcome & know that your children are loved and parents are encouraged to be involved. The principal shows the same kind of love & respect to the children that the teachers do-it's certain the tone of the school starts at the top & goes all the way down to the bottom of the ladder! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Boynton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	558	558
1994	581	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
1995	691	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	699
1996	691	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	699
1997	681	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	689
1998	708	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	715
1999	717	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	719
2000	625	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
2001	612	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
2002	578	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
2003	578	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
2004	546	6	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
2005	515	8	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	6	533
2006	570	5	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	10	594
2007	565	11	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	17	607
2008	577	10	4	7	3	n/a	n/a	18	619
2009	589	11	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	24	633
2010	563	13	1	15	0	0	14	0	606
2011	541	14	5	25	0	0	9	0	594
2012	541	14	4	25	0	0	12	0	596
2013	544	20	7	32	0	0	14	0	617
2014	542	18	4	20	0	0	12	0	596
2015	529	16	4	22	0	0	13	0	584
2016	491	17	5	20	0	0	15	0	548
2017	516	19	6	26	1	0	9	0	577
2018	550	13	7	24	0	0	17	0	611
2019	554	11	7	18	0	1	20	0	611
2020	518	8	4	23	0	1	20	0	574
2021	496	11	4	25	2	1	23	0	562
2022	532	12	4	23	3	1	19	0	594
2023	522	13	4	31	3	1	28	0	602
2024	503	14	6	35	3	0	24	0	585

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 Boynton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	558	28.0	19.9	13.4
1994	585	32.1	18.2	11.6
1995	699	35.0	20.0	11.6
1996	699	35.0	20.0	11.6
1997	689	37.0	18.6	18.3
1998	715	39.2	18.2	17.9
1999	719	43.7	16.5	18.1
2000	628	39.5	15.9	15.3
2001	616	35.0	17.6	15.4
2002	587	34.5	17.0	19.6
2003	587	34.5	17.0	19.6
2004	559	34.0	16.4	20.9
2005	533	37.3	14.3	23.7
2006	594	40.9	14.5	31.8
2007	607	46.0	13.2	31.7
2008	619	44.0	14.1	30.4
2009	633	44.0	14.4	33.3
2010	606	42.0	14.4	36
2011	594	39.0	15.2	33.3
2012	596	39.0	15.2	36.9
2013	617	38.4	16.0	36.6
2014	596	36.9	16.1	36.1
2015	584	37.0	15.7	31.7
2016	548	38.0	14.4	33.6
2017	577	38.5	14.9	33.8
2018	611	40.0	15.2	34.2
2019	611	41.5	14.7	34.2
2020	574	42.4	13.5	31.2
2021	562	41.4	13.5	29.5
2022	594	41.7	14.2	n/a
2023	602	43.0	14.0	31.6
2024	585	45.0	13.0	41

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 Boynton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	558	28.0	19.9	13.4
1994	585	32.1	18.2	11.6
1995	699	35.0	20.0	11.6
1996	699	35.0	20.0	11.6
1997	689	37.0	18.6	18.3
1998	715	39.2	18.2	17.9
1999	719	43.7	16.5	18.1
2000	628	39.5	15.9	15.3
2001	616	35.0	17.6	15.4
2002	587	34.5	17.0	19.6
2003	587	34.5	17.0	19.6
2004	559	34.0	16.4	20.9
2005	533	37.3	14.3	23.7
2006	594	40.9	14.5	31.8
2007	607	46.0	13.2	31.7
2008	619	44.0	14.1	30.4
2009	633	44.0	14.4	33.3
2010	606	42.0	14.4	36
2011	594	39.0	15.2	33.3
2012	596	39.0	15.2	36.9
2013	617	38.4	16.0	36.6
2014	596	36.9	16.1	36.1
2015	584	37.0	15.7	31.7
2016	548	38.0	14.4	33.6
2017	577	38.5	14.9	33.8
2018	611	40.0	15.2	34.2
2019	611	41.5	14.7	34.2
2020	574	42.4	13.5	31.2
2021	562	41.4	13.5	29.5
2022	594	41.7	14.2	n/a
2023	602	43.0	14.0	31.6
2024	585	45.0	13.0	41

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 Boynton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$592 (6.4%)	$8,640 (93.6%)	$9,231
2018	$521 (5.6%)	$8,759 (94.4%)	$9,280
2019	$571 (5.9%)	$9,097 (94.1%)	$9,669

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boynton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 312^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 388^th of 1242 Elementary schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boynton Elementary School)	68.1	48	20.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Catoosa County)	47.7	38.2	9.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Boynton Elementary School)	41.8	44	2.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Catoosa County)	50.1	44	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boynton Elementary School)	61	40	21%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Catoosa County)	43.9	34.2	9.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Boynton Elementary School)	62	50.5	11.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Catoosa County)	50.5	44.9	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boynton Elementary School)	61.5	50	11.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Catoosa County)	48.6	40.1	8.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boynton Elementary School)	32.3	37.8	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Catoosa County)	36	38.6	2.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Boynton Elementary School)	57.3	51	6.3%
5th Grade Science (Catoosa County)	40.8	37.7	3.1%
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	611	602	1.5%
African American	11	13	18.2%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	7	4	42.9%
Hispanic	18	31	72.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	554	522	5.8%
Two or More Races	20	28	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.2%	31.6%	2.6%

Schools Near Boynton 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)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boynton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3938 Boynton Dr	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 866-1521	585	45	13.0	41.0%	503 (86.0%)	14 (2.4%)	35 (6.0%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.1%)	65.4	396^th of 1248 public elementary schools	68.3%		65.6	388^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.8%	8	48.6	51.2	60.6				34.3	46.3	48.5				49.5			$9,669	$571	$9,097
Ringgold Elementary School	Public	3-5	322 Evitt Ln	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 935-2912	428	33	13.1	53.5%	360 (84.1%)	18 (4.2%)	21 (4.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)	55.9	493^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	60.5%		46.8	595^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.1%	102	34.9	46.8	52.2				37.7	48.2	41.0				42.5			$10,603	$389	$10,214
Battlefield Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	2204 Battlefield Pkwy	Fort Oglethorpe	30742	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 861-5778	468	35	13.5	62.2%	349 (74.6%)	30 (6.4%)	32 (6.8%)	27 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.2%)								(n/a)																$10,217	$410	$9,807
Ringgold Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	340 Evitt Ln	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 937-5437	554	44	12.7	54.5%	451 (81.4%)	21 (3.8%)	34 (6.1%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.0%)								(n/a)																$11,191	$447	$10,744
Battlefield Elementary School	Public	3-5	2206 Battlefield Pkwy	Fort Oglethorpe	30742	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-9183	421	33	12.8	53.9%	326 (77.4%)	18 (4.3%)	36 (8.6%)	23 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	50.8	557^th of 1248 public elementary schools	55.4%		57.2	481^st of 1242 public elementary schools	61.3%	76	37.9	32.6	44.6				44.3	47.0	38.5				39.9			$9,853	$386	$9,468
West Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	72 Braves Ln	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-9211	492	42	11.7	80.7%	342 (69.5%)	27 (5.5%)	80 (16.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.3%)	25.6	921^st of 1248 public elementary schools	26.2%		29.1	849^th of 1242 public elementary schools	31.6%	72	23.6	21.3	30.4				31.9	28.8	32.9				21.5			$9,619	$539	$9,080
Graysville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	944 Graysville Rd	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 937-3147	550	39	14.0	46.4%	458 (83.3%)	10 (1.8%)	36 (6.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.6%)	72.5	315^th of 1248 public elementary schools	74.8%		72.4	311^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.0%	4	47.9	54.5	49.4				56.3	67.7	48.1				42.0			$9,742	$354	$9,389
Cloud Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	163 Fernwood Dr	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-6640	283	30	9.5	82.0%	215 (76.0%)	18 (6.4%)	17 (6.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	22 (7.8%)	47.3	599^th of 1248 public elementary schools	52.0%		36.2	753^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	39.4%	154	48.8	53.5	33.3				41.5	60.5	22.9				12.5			$11,403	$644	$10,759
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	9858 N Highway 27	Rock Spring	30739	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 375-1219	673	60	11.2	67.2%	605 (89.9%)	15 (2.2%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.8%)	52.7	533^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	57.3%		56	498^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.9%	35	36.4	45.5	37.7	50.4	38.6	55.9	44.4	62.1	24.6	32.1	34.8	34.4	24.6	22.4	52.7	$10,312	$595	$9,717
Cherokee Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2423 Johnson Rd	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 375-9831	550	48	11.5	84.2%	458 (83.3%)	23 (4.2%)	25 (4.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.3%)	40.9	681^st of 1248 public elementary schools	45.4%		39.2	703^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	43.4%	22	33.0	21.7	47.9				29.0	30.0	35.6				49.3			$11,078	$775	$10,303

Frequently Asked Questions about Boynton Elementary School

What district is Boynton Elementary School in?

Catoosa County

How many students attend Boynton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 585 students attended Boynton Elementary School.

Is Boynton Elementary School a good school?

Boynton Elementary School ranks 396^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Boynton Elementary School?

Students at Boynton Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Boynton Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Heritage Middle School
High : Heritage High School

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