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Washington-Wilkes Elementary School

Summary:

Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 265 students in grades 4-5 in Washington, Georgia, which is part of the Wilkes County School District. The school has consistently underperformed the state average on standardized tests, ranking in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools with a low 1-3 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Washington-Wilkes Primary School has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, while Lincoln County Elementary School in a neighboring district outperforms Washington-Wilkes Elementary across all subject areas. Washington-Wilkes Elementary also serves a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 92-94% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 57% rate at Lincoln County Elementary.

Despite these challenges, the higher performance of the nearby primary school suggests there may be opportunities for Washington-Wilkes Elementary to learn and collaborate to improve instructional practices and student outcomes. Addressing the school's academic and socioeconomic factors will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that leverages the strengths of neighboring schools and targets the specific needs of the Washington-Wilkes Elementary community.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 109 East St
       Washington, GA  30673

(706) 678-7124

District: Wilkes County

SchoolDigger Rank:
554th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,963 Help


Students who attend Washington-Wilkes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Washington-Wilkes Middle School
High:    Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.7%
White:
27.8%
Hispanic:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington-Wilkes Elementary School ranks better than 55.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.7%), White (27.8%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is $9,963.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Washington-Wilkes Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wilkes County:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilkes County 117th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington-Wilkes Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.95 702nd 1101 36.2%
2007 47.21 692nd 1125 38.5%
2008 45.21 706th 1134 37.7%
2009 42.48 745th 1133 34.2%
2010 26.42 974th 1183 17.7%
2011 19.48 1058th 1212 12.7%
2012 40.76 841st 1201 30.0%
2013 52.66 708th 1225 42.2%
2014 56.62 641st 1231 47.9%
2015 32.85 831st 1240 33.0%
2016 38.38 753rd 1233 38.9%
2017 30.81 826th 1205 31.5%
2018 28.52 869th 1209 28.1%
2019 24.54 929th 1234 24.7%
2021 24.26 891st 1214 26.6%
2022 18.28 1022nd 1244 17.8%
2023 31.91 807th 1242 35.0%
2024 51.04 554th 1248 55.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Washington-Wilkes Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington-Wilkes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 624 624
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 709 709
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 545 545
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 526 526
1994 216 305 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1995 183 255 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1996 183 255 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1997 199 218 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1998 194 220 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 204 223 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 192 252 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2001 180 251 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2002 191 198 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2003 191 198 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2004 193 200 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2005 148 197 1 11 0 n/a n/a 14 371
2006 130 194 5 12 0 n/a n/a 15 356
2007 147 182 2 15 0 n/a n/a 13 359
2008 143 186 2 17 0 n/a n/a 13 361
2009 120 184 3 19 0 n/a n/a 12 338
2010 129 164 2 18 1 0 15 0 329
2011 103 197 3 20 0 0 16 0 339
2012 105 206 4 17 0 0 20 0 352
2013 114 167 3 26 0 0 20 0 330
2014 122 176 3 23 3 0 23 0 350
2015 102 155 7 20 3 1 20 0 308
2016 100 155 3 28 0 0 11 0 297
2017 118 172 1 32 0 1 9 0 333
2018 111 172 1 31 0 0 15 0 330
2019 106 164 2 26 0 0 14 0 312
2020 112 160 2 22 0 1 17 0 314
2021 86 136 3 20 0 1 21 0 267
2022 88 136 1 22 0 0 20 0 267
2023 92 135 2 24 1 0 11 0 265
2024 68 134 3 25 0 0 15 0 245

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 Washington-Wilkes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 624 35.0 17.8 43.1
1991 709 34.0 20.8 39.2
1992 545 38.0 14.3 46.1
1993 526 26.0 20.2 49.8
1994 525 28.0 18.8 56.2
1995 443 32.0 13.8 59.1
1996 443 32.0 13.8 59.1
1997 418 32.0 13.1 65.3
1998 414 30.8 13.4 61.1
1999 432 30.7 14.1 60.4
2000 451 30.5 14.8 65.6
2001 437 26.7 16.4 68.4
2002 400 25.7 15.6 63.3
2003 400 25.7 15.6 63.3
2004 404 24.7 16.4 65.8
2005 371 24.0 15.5 73.7
2006 356 21.0 17.0 77.1
2007 359 21.0 17.1 69.7
2008 361 21.0 17.2 75.3
2009 338 18.7 18.1 74.8
2010 329 18.3 17.9 79.9
2011 339 18.3 18.5 81.1
2012 352 21.8 16.1 83.2
2013 330 18.8 17.5 79.1
2014 350 20.8 16.8 93.7
2015 308 22.0 14.0 93.8
2016 297 19.0 15.6 93.6
2017 333 18.8 17.7 93.7
2018 330 18.8 17.5 94.2
2019 312 20.0 15.6 94.2
2020 314 19.0 16.5 94.3
2021 267 14.9 17.9 94
2022 267 17.9 14.9 n/a
2023 265 17.6 15.0 92.5
2024 245 18.6 13.1 93.9

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 Washington-Wilkes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 624 35.0 17.8 43.1
1991 709 34.0 20.8 39.2
1992 545 38.0 14.3 46.1
1993 526 26.0 20.2 49.8
1994 525 28.0 18.8 56.2
1995 443 32.0 13.8 59.1
1996 443 32.0 13.8 59.1
1997 418 32.0 13.1 65.3
1998 414 30.8 13.4 61.1
1999 432 30.7 14.1 60.4
2000 451 30.5 14.8 65.6
2001 437 26.7 16.4 68.4
2002 400 25.7 15.6 63.3
2003 400 25.7 15.6 63.3
2004 404 24.7 16.4 65.8
2005 371 24.0 15.5 73.7
2006 356 21.0 17.0 77.1
2007 359 21.0 17.1 69.7
2008 361 21.0 17.2 75.3
2009 338 18.7 18.1 74.8
2010 329 18.3 17.9 79.9
2011 339 18.3 18.5 81.1
2012 352 21.8 16.1 83.2
2013 330 18.8 17.5 79.1
2014 350 20.8 16.8 93.7
2015 308 22.0 14.0 93.8
2016 297 19.0 15.6 93.6
2017 333 18.8 17.7 93.7
2018 330 18.8 17.5 94.2
2019 312 20.0 15.6 94.2
2020 314 19.0 16.5 94.3
2021 267 14.9 17.9 94
2022 267 17.9 14.9 n/a
2023 265 17.6 15.0 92.5
2024 245 18.6 13.1 93.9

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 Washington-Wilkes Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,992 (19.4%) $8,302 (80.6%) $10,294
2018 $704 (7.6%) $8,578 (92.4%) $9,282
2019 $862 (8.7%) $9,101 (91.3%) $9,963

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington-Wilkes Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 929th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 807th of 1242 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington-Wilkes Elementary School)2025.8
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilkes County)2025.8
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington-Wilkes Elementary School)26.739.3
 12.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wilkes County)26.739.3
 12.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington-Wilkes Elementary School)3124.1
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilkes County)3124.1
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington-Wilkes Elementary School)25.925.9
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wilkes County)25.925.9
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Washington-Wilkes Elementary School)29.325.9
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Wilkes County)29.325.9
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students312265
 15.1%
African American164135
 17.7%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic2624
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White10692
 13.2%
Two or More Races1411
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.2%92.5%
 1.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington-Wilkes Elementary School

Students at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School are 55% African American, 28% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 245 students attended Washington-Wilkes Elementary School.

Washington-Wilkes Elementary School ranks 554th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Washington-Wilkes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Washington-Wilkes Middle School
High : Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School


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