Youngs Grove Elementary School

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Youngs Grove Elementary School ranks 819 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Youngs Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cedartown, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 501 students. The school is part of the Polk County School District, which is ranked 134 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Youngs Grove Elementary School consistently performs below the state and county averages in the Milestones Assessment across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 16.7% to 39.1%, compared to the state average of 37% to 48.2%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 26.1% to 46.2%, compared to the state average of 41% to 48.1%. The school's performance in Science for 5th grade was also significantly lower than the state average, with only 20.7% of students proficient or better. Additionally, Youngs Grove Elementary School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.04% to 85.55% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Youngs Grove Elementary School to the nearby schools in the Polk County district, it becomes evident that the school's academic performance is generally lower than its counterparts. For example, Eastside Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School consistently outperform Youngs Grove Elementary School in the Milestones Assessments. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 12.4 over the past few years, which could be a potential strength that the school can leverage to provide more individualized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

601 Wooten Rd
Cedartown, GA 30125

(770) 748-3821

District: Polk County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,903

Students who attend Youngs Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cedartown Middle School
High:	Cedartown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 511

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.1%

Hispanic:

29.7%

African American:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Youngs Grove Elementary School ranks worse than 65.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Polk County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.1%), Hispanic (29.7%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Youngs Grove Elementary School is 12, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Polk County School District. (See more...)

Compare Youngs Grove Elementary School employs 42.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Youngs Grove Elementary School is $9,903, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Polk County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Polk County:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk County 134^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Youngs Grove Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2013	54.14	685^th	1225	44.1%
2014	41.12	877^th	1231	28.8%
2015	29.90	867^th	1240	30.1%
2016	41.06	703^rd	1233	43.0%
2017	48.84	570^th	1205	52.7%
2018	37.19	745^th	1209	38.4%
2019	33.11	819^th	1234	33.6%
2021	35.47	743^rd	1214	38.8%
2022	27.43	887^th	1244	28.7%
2023	29.65	841^st	1242	32.3%
2024	31.52	819^th	1248	34.4%

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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 Youngs Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	374	47	2	153	5	12	593
2012	377	56	2	161	5	13	614
2013	408	61	1	181	7	24	682
2014	389	61	1	178	6	17	652
2015	379	54	1	174	7	23	638
2016	373	42	0	170	4	19	608
2017	358	54	0	149	4	20	585
2018	362	50	0	146	2	24	584
2019	344	46	0	126	3	23	542
2020	341	38	0	133	0	17	529
2021	336	36	1	124	0	15	512
2022	330	35	1	127	1	23	517
2023	308	40	1	134	0	18	501
2024	297	38	0	152	0	24	511

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 Youngs Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	593	41.0	14.4	78.9
2012	614	42.0	14.6	83.6
2013	682	40.5	16.8	76.7
2014	652	43.6	14.9	83.1
2015	638	44.0	14.5	83.2
2016	608	41.0	14.8	83.1
2017	585	41.5	14.0	83.1
2018	584	41.0	14.2	85.4
2019	542	40.5	13.3	85.4
2020	529	41.5	12.7	85.4
2021	512	41.0	12.4	85.5
2022	517	42.0	12.3	n/a
2023	501	42.5	11.7	78
2024	511	42.5	12.0	96.1

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 Youngs Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	593	41.0	14.4	78.9
2012	614	42.0	14.6	83.6
2013	682	40.5	16.8	76.7
2014	652	43.6	14.9	83.1
2015	638	44.0	14.5	83.2
2016	608	41.0	14.8	83.1
2017	585	41.5	14.0	83.1
2018	584	41.0	14.2	85.4
2019	542	40.5	13.3	85.4
2020	529	41.5	12.7	85.4
2021	512	41.0	12.4	85.5
2022	517	42.0	12.3	n/a
2023	501	42.5	11.7	78
2024	511	42.5	12.0	96.1

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 Youngs Grove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$846 (8.8%)	$8,736 (91.2%)	$9,582
2018	$872 (9.1%)	$8,744 (90.9%)	$9,616
2019	$789 (8.0%)	$9,113 (92.0%)	$9,903

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Youngs Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 819^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 841^st of 1242 Elementary schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Youngs Grove Elementary School)	32.5	32.9	0.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk County)	31.8	23.4	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Youngs Grove Elementary School)	51.9	32.9	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk County)	46.6	28.5	18.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Youngs Grove Elementary School)	31.4	21.2	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk County)	34	24.8	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Youngs Grove Elementary School)	37.2	32.9	4.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk County)	39.2	31.7	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Youngs Grove Elementary School)	26.1	23.8	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk County)	30	31.3	1.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Youngs Grove Elementary School)	17.6	17.5	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk County)	23.6	23.7	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Youngs Grove Elementary School)	31.9	27	4.9%
5th Grade Science (Polk County)	30	29.4	0.6%
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	542	501	7.6%
African American	46	40	13%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	126	134	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	344	308	10.5%
Two or More Races	23	18	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.4%	78%	7.4%

Schools Near Youngs Grove 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
Youngs Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Wooten Rd	Cedartown	30125	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 748-3821	511	43	12.0	96.1%	297 (58.1%)	38 (7.4%)	152 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.7%)	31.5	819^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.4%		29.7	841^st of 1242 public elementary schools	32.3%	22	23.9	16.7	39.1	41.8	46.2	26.1	20.7	$9,903	$789	$9,113
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	51 Frank Lott Dr	Cedartown	30125	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 748-0831	610	48	12.7	80.3%	277 (45.4%)	90 (14.8%)	208 (34.1%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.3%)	33.7	792^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	36.5%		30.8	821^st of 1242 public elementary schools	33.9%	29	29.5	22.7	44.0	32.6	45.5	23.8	23.8	$9,842	$697	$9,145
Northside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 N Philpot St	Cedartown	30125	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 748-4932	509	46	11.0	87.6%	158 (31.0%)	64 (12.6%)	257 (50.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.5%)	31.2	827^th of 1248 public elementary schools	33.7%		28	872^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	29.8%	45	24.7	18.5	39.4	32.9	39.5	35.2	23.9	$10,095	$802	$9,292
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	191 Evergreen Ln	Cedartown	30125	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 748-5614	597	47	12.7	82.1%	280 (46.9%)	26 (4.4%)	240 (40.2%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)	37.9	727^th of 1248 public elementary schools	41.7%		37.2	739^th of 1242 public elementary schools	40.5%	12	23.7	22.9	40.0	38.7	33.7	44.7	35.3	$9,393	$715	$8,678
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Prospect Rd	Rockmart	30153	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 684-5335	771	51	15.0	75.0%	598 (77.6%)	62 (8.0%)	47 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.2%)	39.5	704^th of 1248 public elementary schools	43.6%		43.5	635^th of 1242 public elementary schools	48.9%	69	25.6	28.3	34.9	53.9	39.2	32.1	33.9	$8,361	$691	$7,670
Buchanan Elementary School	Public	3-5	215 College Cir	Buchanan	30113	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 646-5140	387	30	12.9	91.0%	348 (89.9%)	12 (3.1%)	13 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	69.5	349^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.0%		64.2	407^th of 1242 public elementary schools	67.2%	58	33.3	39.0	49.2	50.4	74.4	63.6	57.6	$10,236	$812	$9,424
Buchanan Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	271 Van Wert St	Buchanan	30113	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 646-5523	457	35	13.0	90.2%	395 (86.4%)	13 (2.8%)	25 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)								(n/a)								$12,252	$842	$11,410
Van Wert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 Atlanta Hwy	Rockmart	30153	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 684-2237	687	60	11.5	100.0%	404 (58.8%)	156 (22.7%)	57 (8.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (10.0%)	22.7	967^th of 1248 public elementary schools	22.5%		16.1	1078^th of 1242 public elementary schools	13.2%	111	26.4	14.2	33.3	33.0	20.8	30.0	17.8	$9,206	$807	$8,399
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	528 Holly Springs Rd	Rockmart	30153	Polk County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 443-2140	648	48	13.5	65.9%	445 (68.7%)	95 (14.7%)	56 (8.6%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.3%)	56.6	484^th of 1248 public elementary schools	61.2%		56.9	491^st of 1242 public elementary schools	60.5%	7	32.6	35.7	59.4	45.7	49.6	38.5	44.8	$10,561	$1,027	$9,534
West Haralson Elementary School	Public	3-5	4552 Georgia Highway 100 N	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 574-7060	377	30	12.6	89.1%	341 (90.5%)	11 (2.9%)	13 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	63.9	409^th of 1248 public elementary schools	67.2%		60.2	442^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	64.4%	33	39.1	38.0	52.1	53.1	56.6	42.7	51.3	$9,664	$696	$8,967

Frequently Asked Questions about Youngs Grove Elementary School

What district is Youngs Grove Elementary School in?

Polk County

What schools do graduates of Youngs Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Youngs Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedartown Middle School
High : Cedartown High School

What is the racial makeup of Youngs Grove Elementary School?

Students at Youngs Grove Elementary School are 58% White, 30% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Youngs Grove Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 511 students attended Youngs Grove Elementary School.

Is Youngs Grove Elementary School a good school?

Youngs Grove Elementary School ranks 819^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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