Carnesville Elementary School

Q: Is Carnesville Elementary School a good school?

Carnesville Elementary School ranks 417 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carnesville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 703 students in grades PK-5 in Carnesville, Georgia, which is part of the Franklin County School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district, county, and state averages on academic assessments, despite serving a more economically disadvantaged population.

Carnesville Elementary School has shown steady improvement over time, moving from the #510 ranking in the state in 2016-2017 to #417 in 2023-2024, while maintaining a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic success is likely due to factors such as higher per-student spending ($12,130 in 2018-2019), a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.9, and effective instructional practices. For example, in 2023-2024, 54.7% of 5th graders at Carnesville were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.5% in Franklin County and 48.2% statewide.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Royston Elementary and Lavonia Elementary, Carnesville Elementary School outperforms them on most academic metrics, despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that Carnesville Elementary School is a model for high academic achievement, even in challenging circumstances.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11555 Highway 59
Carnesville, GA 30521

(706) 384-7326

District: Franklin County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,130

Students who attend Carnesville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Franklin County Middle School
High:	Franklin County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 665

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.4%

Hispanic:

7.5%

African American:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carnesville Elementary School ranks better than 66.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Franklin County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Carnesville Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Franklin County School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), Hispanic (7.5%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Franklin County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carnesville Elementary School is 12.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Franklin County School District! (See more...)

Compare Carnesville Elementary School employs 53.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carnesville Elementary School is $12,130, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Franklin County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Franklin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin County 70^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carnesville Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2007	37.42	802^nd	1125	28.7%
2008	47.52	666^th	1134	41.3%
2009	65.47	415^th	1133	63.4%
2010	70.03	373^rd	1183	68.5%
2011	67.14	451^st	1212	62.8%
2012	54.83	666^th	1201	44.5%
2013	58.27	627^th	1225	48.8%
2014	71.49	374^th	1231	69.6%
2015	67.85	335^th	1240	73.0%
2016	67.72	350^th	1233	71.6%
2017	52.82	510^th	1205	57.7%
2018	54.92	495^th	1209	59.1%
2019	59.18	468^th	1234	62.1%
2021	70.05	324^th	1214	73.3%
2022	74.18	293^rd	1244	76.4%
2023	71.64	319^th	1242	74.3%
2024	63.68	417^th	1248	66.6%

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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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Enrollment information for Carnesville Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	371	32	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	12	423
2008	366	21	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	10	415
2009	377	24	2	14	1	n/a	n/a	13	431
2010	378	23	2	12	0	0	14	0	429
2011	377	28	6	15	0	0	12	0	438
2012	367	20	4	16	1	0	7	0	415
2013	346	19	7	17	1	0	12	0	402
2014	262	17	5	12	0	0	8	0	304
2015	256	12	4	15	0	0	9	0	296
2016	241	9	4	14	1	0	15	0	284
2017	257	9	3	24	1	0	14	0	308
2018	225	11	3	16	0	0	15	0	270
2019	223	11	1	17	0	0	6	0	258
2020	230	14	3	18	0	0	13	0	278
2021	481	26	10	33	0	0	21	0	571
2022	526	22	9	45	0	0	29	0	631
2023	577	30	16	51	0	0	29	0	703
2024	541	28	17	50	1	0	28	0	665

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 Carnesville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	423	30.6	13.8	59.1
2008	415	30.3	13.7	57.3
2009	431	31.5	13.7	56.9
2010	429	30.5	14.0	58.5
2011	438	28.9	15.1	62.6
2012	415	28.8	14.4	65.1
2013	402	27.0	14.8	66.7
2014	304	21.1	14.4	58.9
2015	296	21.0	14.0	59.1
2016	284	21.0	13.5	56
2017	308	20.5	15.0	58.1
2018	270	20.2	13.3	53.3
2019	258	21.8	11.8	48.8
2020	278	22.3	12.4	50.7
2021	571	42.0	13.5	48.3
2022	631	49.0	12.8	n/a
2023	703	54.2	12.9	58
2024	665	53.1	12.5	68.6

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 Carnesville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	423	30.6	13.8	59.1
2008	415	30.3	13.7	57.3
2009	431	31.5	13.7	56.9
2010	429	30.5	14.0	58.5
2011	438	28.9	15.1	62.6
2012	415	28.8	14.4	65.1
2013	402	27.0	14.8	66.7
2014	304	21.1	14.4	58.9
2015	296	21.0	14.0	59.1
2016	284	21.0	13.5	56
2017	308	20.5	15.0	58.1
2018	270	20.2	13.3	53.3
2019	258	21.8	11.8	48.8
2020	278	22.3	12.4	50.7
2021	571	42.0	13.5	48.3
2022	631	49.0	12.8	n/a
2023	703	54.2	12.9	58
2024	665	53.1	12.5	68.6

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 Carnesville Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,044 (11.4%)	$8,094 (88.6%)	$9,138
2018	$687 (6.7%)	$9,583 (93.3%)	$10,270
2019	$778 (6.4%)	$11,352 (93.6%)	$12,130

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carnesville Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 468^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 319^th of 1242 Elementary schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carnesville Elementary School)	55.1	34.6	20.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin County)	33.7	38.4	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carnesville Elementary School)	66.7	54.8	11.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)	49.6	57.7	8.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carnesville Elementary School)	42.9	40.7	2.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin County)	34.2	37.8	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carnesville Elementary School)	63	60.2	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)	42.2	48	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carnesville Elementary School)	34.8	50.5	15.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin County)	33.1	48.6	15.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carnesville Elementary School)	42.4	57.4	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)	32	54.1	22.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Carnesville Elementary School)	42.4	53.5	11.1%
5th Grade Science (Franklin County)	38.8	55.6	16.8%
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	258	703	172.5%
African American	11	30	172.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	16	1500%
Hispanic	17	51	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	223	577	158.7%
Two or More Races	6	29	383.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	58%	9.2%

Schools Near Carnesville 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)	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
Carnesville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11555 Highway 59	Carnesville	30521	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 384-7326	665	53	12.5	68.6%	541 (81.4%)	28 (4.2%)	50 (7.5%)	17 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.2%)	63.7	417^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.6%		71.6	319^th of 1242 public elementary schools	74.3%	98	40.2	38.3	54.7	49.1	51.4	55.7	43.4	$12,130	$778	$11,352
Lavonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	818 Hartwell Rd	Lavonia	30553	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 356-8209	543	42	12.8	74.4%	346 (63.7%)	78 (14.4%)	74 (13.6%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.6%)	51.7	545^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.3%		55.1	507^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.2%	38	26.4	38.1	47.5	32.2	64.3	37.6	44.6	$9,982	$714	$9,267
Royston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	660 College St	Royston	30662	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 245-9252	514	38	13.7	77.0%	340 (66.1%)	84 (16.3%)	39 (7.6%)	16 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.4%)	69	357^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.4%		77.8	254^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.5%	103	35.2	42.0	48.6	50.6	59.3	77.0	58.1	$10,685	$659	$10,026
North Hart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	124 Ankerich Rd	Bowersville	30516	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 856-7369	690	46	15.0	70.4%	524 (75.9%)	50 (7.2%)	73 (10.6%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.4%)	65.1	398^th of 1248 public elementary schools	68.1%		56.8	493^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	60.3%	95	40.5	45.9	43.9	66.4	67.3	39.5	42.1	$9,592	$654	$8,938
Big A Elementary School	Public	PK-K	289 Sorrells Dr	Eastanollee	30538	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 886-2987	450	32	14.0	77.1%	326 (72.4%)	61 (13.6%)	17 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.0%)								(n/a)								$12,072	$809	$11,263
Liberty Elementary School	Public	1-2	222 Old Liberty Hill Rd	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 886-3934	557	42	13.4	82.0%	378 (67.9%)	65 (11.7%)	40 (7.2%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (11.7%)								(n/a)								$8,648	$872	$7,776
Toccoa Elementary School	Public	2-4	304 N Pond St	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 886-3129	603	47	12.7	70.0%	415 (68.8%)	72 (11.9%)	37 (6.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (12.4%)	52.9	530^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.5%		53.3	521^st of 1242 public elementary schools	58.1%	9	34.4	34.4		48.7	48.0			$9,075	$1,157	$7,918
Hartwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	147 S College Ave	Hartwell	30643	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 376-4425	565	39	14.4	78.9%	278 (49.2%)	190 (33.6%)	28 (5.0%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.9%)	45.6	617^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.6%		28.6	860^th of 1242 public elementary schools	30.8%	243	27.0	37.2	45.8	28.4	43.0	34.7	48.6	$10,339	$788	$9,551
South Hart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	121 E & M Dairy Rd	Hartwell	30643	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 856-7383	581	39	14.9	76.9%	325 (55.9%)	127 (21.9%)	79 (13.6%)	18 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.3%)	56.8	482^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	61.4%		69.5	341^st of 1242 public elementary schools	72.5%	141	36.3	36.6	60.2	41.8	68.3	34.1	35.2	$9,780	$686	$9,094
Ila Elementary School	Public	K-5	150 Sewell Mill Rd	Danielsville	30633	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 789-3445	452	34	13.2	60.6%	369 (81.6%)	7 (1.5%)	46 (10.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.5%)	77	264^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.8%		82.7	200^th of 1242 public elementary schools	83.9%	64	51.8	37.3	57.4	63.9	60.3	61.8	55.9	$11,122	$661	$10,461

Frequently Asked Questions about Carnesville Elementary School

Is Carnesville Elementary School a good school?

Carnesville Elementary School ranks 417^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Carnesville Elementary School in?

Franklin County

What schools do graduates of Carnesville Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Franklin County Middle School
High : Franklin County High School

How many students attend Carnesville Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 665 students attended Carnesville Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Carnesville Elementary School?

Students at Carnesville Elementary School are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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