Elite Scholars Academy School

Summary:

Elite Scholars Academy School is a high-performing public school serving grades 6-12 in Jonesboro, Georgia, with a total enrollment of 680 students. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, earning a statewide ranking of 5 out of 458 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elite Scholars Academy School's academic performance is truly remarkable, significantly outpacing the surrounding Clayton County schools and the state averages in standardized test scores across all subject areas and grade levels. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, 89.1% of the school's students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to just 24.2% in the Clayton County district and 42% statewide. This exceptional academic achievement translates to a 100% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools and the state average.

What's even more impressive is that Elite Scholars Academy School is able to achieve these outstanding results while serving a predominantly low-income student population, with over 90% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school has effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive learning environment that enable students to thrive academically, regardless of their socioeconomic background. In contrast, the nearby high schools, such as Riverdale High School, Mundy's Mill High School, Forest Park High School, and Charles R. Drew High School, all have significantly lower test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings, highlighting the exceptional performance of Elite Scholars Academy School.

Detail:

Public 6-12

7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236

(770) 472-2823

District: Clayton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,032

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 726

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.0%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Asian:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elite Scholars Academy School ranks better than 99.7% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.83. (See more...)

Compare Details Elite Scholars Academy School ranks better than 98.9% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 12 ranked high schools in the Clayton County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elite Scholars Academy School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Elite Scholars Academy School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (65%), Hispanic (15.8%), Asian (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Clayton County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elite Scholars Academy School is 18.6. 8 high schools in the Clayton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Elite Scholars Academy School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elite Scholars Academy School is $8,032, which is the 3^rd highest among 12 high schools in the Clayton County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Elite Scholars Academy School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Elite Scholars Academy School 2^nd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Elite Scholars Academy School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Elite Scholars Academy School 5^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Elite Scholars Academy School in the ranking list.)

Clayton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton County 168^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elite Scholars Academy School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	75.51	103^rd	504	79.6%
2012	82.45	35^th	508	93.1%
2013	84.99	14^th	527	97.3%
2014	84.76	14^th	521	97.3%
2015	85.68	62^nd	537	88.5%
2016	90.88	34^th	545	93.8%
2017	90.45	51^st	539	90.5%
2018	98.91	5^th	543	99.1%
2019	99.61	1^st	559	99.8%
2021	99.75	1^st	542	99.8%
2022	99.82	1^st	567	99.8%
2023	99.89	1^st	577	99.8%
2024	99.83	2^nd	588	99.7%

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

Rank History for Elite Scholars Academy School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	53.32	195^th	402	51.5%
2012	75.78	65^th	396	83.6%
2013	72.01	76^th	425	82.1%
2014	78.36	41^st	425	90.4%
2015	78.57	32^nd	435	92.6%
2016	72.37	53^rd	426	87.6%
2017	77.59	38^th	420	91.0%
2018	83.66	30^th	428	93.0%
2019	89.17	17^th	438	96.1%
2022	94.61	7^th	429	98.4%
2023	95.60	4^th	442	99.1%
2024	95.86	5^th	458	98.9%

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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
Sunday, July 24, 2011

The teachers are outstanding in motivating our children. I love the small ratio of students in each class. Great job Elite Scholars! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Elite Scholars Academy School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	2	192	5	9	1	3	9	221
2011	3	280	4	10	1	3	6	307
2012	3	341	8	13	1	0	10	376
2013	7	382	14	12	1	0	8	424
2014	9	436	14	26	1	0	9	495
2015	5	504	18	53	1	0	12	593
2016	5	493	21	62	1	0	15	597
2017	4	474	22	84	1	0	13	598
2018	3	482	36	84	2	1	16	624
2019	3	491	49	96	1	1	23	664
2020	6	477	66	111	1	1	24	686
2021	5	469	83	117	1	0	24	699
2022	4	448	84	122	1	1	24	684
2023	7	439	89	120	1	1	23	680
2024	8	472	100	115	1	2	28	726

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 Elite Scholars Academy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	221	16.5	13.3	56.6
2011	307	20.0	15.3	52.4
2012	376	27.0	13.9	55.6
2013	424	32.0	13.2	58.7
2014	495	33.0	15.0	99.4
2015	593	32.0	18.5	95.4
2016	597	35.0	17.0	99.5
2017	598	33.4	17.9	99.5
2018	624	35.0	17.8	99.5
2019	664	32.3	20.5	92.9
2020	686	33.4	20.5	93
2021	699	36.0	19.4	93
2022	684	33.0	20.7	n/a
2023	680	39.0	17.4	90.4
2024	726	39.0	18.6	36.9

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 Elite Scholars Academy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	221	16.5	13.3	56.6
2011	307	20.0	15.3	52.4
2012	376	27.0	13.9	55.6
2013	424	32.0	13.2	58.7
2014	495	33.0	15.0	99.4
2015	593	32.0	18.5	95.4
2016	597	35.0	17.0	99.5
2017	598	33.4	17.9	99.5
2018	624	35.0	17.8	99.5
2019	664	32.3	20.5	92.9
2020	686	33.4	20.5	93
2021	699	36.0	19.4	93
2022	684	33.0	20.7	n/a
2023	680	39.0	17.4	90.4
2024	726	39.0	18.6	36.9

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 Elite Scholars Academy School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$344 (3.8%)	$8,707 (96.2%)	$9,051
2018	$370 (4.2%)	$8,518 (95.8%)	$8,888
2019	$321 (4.0%)	$7,711 (96.0%)	$8,032

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elite Scholars Academy School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 1^st of 577 Middle schools	0%
Ranks 17^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 4^th of 442 High schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elite Scholars Academy School)	98	94.6	3.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	28.6	22.2	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elite Scholars Academy School)	98	91	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	20.4	12	8.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elite Scholars Academy School)	94.9	96.1	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	23.2	25.8	2.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elite Scholars Academy School)	85.6	84.5	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	21.3	14.2	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elite Scholars Academy School)	95.1	99.1	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	32.5	26.9	5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Elite Scholars Academy School)	83.2	94.5	11.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Clayton County)	24.7	17.9	6.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Elite Scholars Academy School)	78.3	79.5	1.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Clayton County)	29.4	21.8	7.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Elite Scholars Academy School)	63.7	89.1	25.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Clayton County)	18.3	15.1	3.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Elite Scholars Academy School)	87.9	91.1	3.2%
End of Course Biology (Clayton County)	28.6	23.3	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	664	680	2.4%
African American	491	439	10.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	49	89	81.6%
Hispanic	96	120	25%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	3	7	133.3%
Two or More Races	23	23
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.9%	90.4%	2.5%

Schools Near Elite Scholars Academy School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (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 American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elite Scholars Academy School	Public	6-12	7923 Fielder Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 472-2823	726	39	18.6	36.9%	8 (1.1%)	472 (65.0%)	115 (15.8%)	100 (13.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.9%)	95.9	5^th of 458 public high schools	98.9%		95.6	4^th of 442 public high schools	99.1%	1	89.1	93.8	92.1		96.5	95.8	98.2	93.9	88.1	96.5	94.7	$8,032	$321	$7,711
Jonesboro High School	Public	9-12	7728 Mount Zion Blvd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2855	1,488	84	17.6	73.4%	47 (3.2%)	1,031 (69.3%)	325 (21.8%)	37 (2.5%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (2.9%)	25.8	323^rd of 458 public high schools	29.5%		19.8	348^th of 442 public high schools	21.3%	25	19.9	19.7	36.7	17.9								$7,633	$488	$7,145
Mount Zion High School	Public	9-12	2535 Mount Zion Pkwy	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2940	1,174	69	17.0	71.3%	16 (1.4%)	779 (66.4%)	319 (27.2%)	28 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.6%)	19.4	367^th of 458 public high schools	19.9%		16.2	369^th of 442 public high schools	16.5%	2	20.6	18.1	21.8	23.3								$8,082	$675	$7,407
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts	Public	9-12	2580 Mount Zion Pkwy	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2785	468	35	13.3	45.3%	8 (1.7%)	350 (74.8%)	75 (16.0%)	18 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	87.4	30^th of 458 public high schools	93.4%		82.8	36^th of 442 public high schools	91.9%	6	69.7	88.5	60.6	69.2								$8,570	$327	$8,243
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for	Public	6-12	137 Spring St	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 515-7601	1,064	61	17.4	86.7%	17 (1.6%)	677 (63.6%)	327 (30.7%)	17 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.3%)	5.3	445^th of 458 public high schools	2.8%		6.2	431^st of 442 public high schools	2.5%	14	6.9	3.0	3.8	1.3								$5,897	$339	$5,558
Utopian Academy for the Arts High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2299 Old Rex Marrow Road	Morrow	30260	Clayton County	Clayton County	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(470) 446-1070	258	13	19.8	43.8%	2 (0.8%)	235 (91.1%)	15 (5.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	22.9	340^th of 458 public high schools	25.8%					(n/a)	30.2	5.9	34.0	14.0
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	160 Roberts Dr	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2905	1,299	73	17.7	83.4%	14 (1.1%)	948 (73.0%)	279 (21.5%)	25 (1.9%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.2%)	25.4	325^th of 458 public high schools	29.0%		27	305^th of 442 public high schools	31.0%	20	26.3	29.0	22.4	27.8								$8,009	$527	$7,482
Mundy's Mill High School	Public	9-12	9652 Fayetteville Rd	Jonesboro	30238	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 817-3000	1,618	89	18.1	79.1%	18 (1.1%)	1,279 (79.0%)	257 (15.9%)	23 (1.4%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	34 (2.1%)	28.7	302^nd of 458 public high schools	34.1%		31	284^th of 442 public high schools	35.7%	18	24.9	13.8	23.9	45.6								$7,486	$573	$6,913
Forest Park High School	Public	9-12	5452 Phillips Dr	Forest Park	30297	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 362-3890	1,684	96	17.5	76.2%	41 (2.4%)	636 (37.8%)	879 (52.2%)	85 (5.0%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (2.2%)	24.2	328^th of 458 public high schools	28.4%		22.1	329^th of 442 public high schools	25.6%	1	27.7	22.9	25.5	20.2								$7,557	$570	$6,987
Charles R. Drew High School	Public	9-12	6237 Garden Walk Blvd	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2700	1,665	96	17.3	90.7%	18 (1.1%)	972 (58.4%)	591 (35.5%)	40 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (2.5%)	21.4	349^th of 458 public high schools	23.8%		19.4	351^st of 442 public high schools	20.6%	2	20.8	17.9	22.7	29.1								$7,558	$621	$6,937

Frequently Asked Questions about Elite Scholars Academy School

Is Elite Scholars Academy School a good school?

Yes! Elite Scholars Academy School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 458 Georgia high schools.

What district is Elite Scholars Academy School in?

Clayton County

How many students attend Elite Scholars Academy School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 726 students attended Elite Scholars Academy School.

What is the racial makeup of Elite Scholars Academy School?

Students at Elite Scholars Academy School are 65% African American, 16% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% White.

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