About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Paulding County
Ritch Elementary School is located in Hiram, GA and is one of 21 elementary schools in Paulding County School District. It is a public school that serves 327 students in grades PK-5.
Ritch 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 Ritch Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ritch Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ritch Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Ritch 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 Ritch Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ritch Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ritch Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| Hal Hutchens Elementary School 2.1 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 327
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Ritch Elementary School had 43% 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
68%
Black
18%
Hispanic
8%
Two or More Races
4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Paulding County District Spending
$8,243Per Pupil
The Paulding County spends $8,243 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 28% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Paulding County District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Ritch Elementary School had 14 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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4 out of 10
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