Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altama Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altama Elementary School's student population of 672 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Red and White
School Calendar
School Motto
Soaring like eagles to success
School Rankings
Altama Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altama Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1653 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
57%
36%
White
8%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altama Elementary School's ranking?
Altama Elementary School is ranked #1653 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Altama Elementary School often compared to?
Altama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodyear Elementary School, Burroughs-molette Elementary School, Greer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Altama Elementary School?
672 students attend Altama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Altama Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Altama Elementary School?
Altama Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Altama Elementary School offer ?
Altama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Altama Elementary School part of?
Altama Elementary School is part of Glynn County School District.
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