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Public School | Grades 3-5 | Banks County

Banks County Elementary School is located in Homer, GA and is one of 2 elementary schools in Banks County School District. It is a public school that serves 706 students in grades 3-5.

Banks County 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 Banks County Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Banks County Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Banks County Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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180 Hwy 51 South, Homer, GA 30547

(706) 677-2308

http://www.banks.k12.ga.us

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
Maysville Elementary School 5.4 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Providence Academy 9.1 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Commerce Primary 9.2 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Commerce Elementary School 9.3 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 706

46% 54%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Banks County Elementary School had 67% 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

86%

Hispanic

Two or More Races

Black

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Banks County District Spending

$8,914Per Pupil

The Banks County spends $8,914 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 29% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Banks County District

16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Banks County Elementary School had 16 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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