Varnell Elementary School
Varnell Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Whitfield County
Varnell Elementary School is located in Dalton, GA and is one of 13 elementary schools in Whitfield County School District. It is a public school that serves 474 students in grades K-5.
Varnell Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Varnell Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Varnell Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Varnell Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Varnell Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Varnell Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Varnell Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Varnell Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Beaverdale Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Cohutta Elementary School 3.9 miles |  |
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| Cedar Valley Christian Academy 4.9 miles | n/a | |
| Dawnville Elementary School 6.8 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 474
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Varnell Elementary School had 70% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
47%
Hispanic
44%
Black
5%
Two or More Races
3%
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Whitfield County District Spending
$9,071Per Pupil
The Whitfield County spends $9,071 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 31% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Whitfield County District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Varnell Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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