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Timothy Elementary School

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Timothy Elementary School ranks 405 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

405^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Timothy Elementary School in Athens, GA, serves 565 students in Pre-K through 5th grade within the Clarke County School District, and it has earned a reputation as a stable, solid performer that consistently outpaces its district peers despite serving a community where 68.3% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Timothy’s greatest strengths are its early-grade math and science outcomes. In the most recent school year, 3rd and 4th grade math proficiency rates (59.8% and 57.4%) exceeded both district and state averages, while 5th grade science proficiency (47.7%) topped the state average for the third consecutive year. The contrast with nearby Clarke County schools is striking: Howard B. Stroud Elementary School and Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School posted 3rd grade math scores of just 18.9% and 12.8%, respectively—40 to 50 percentage points lower than Timothy. The school also keeps chronic absenteeism at 15.8%, far below the district’s 26.8% and even better than the state average. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1, families can expect a more personalized learning environment than at many comparable schools.

That said, there are areas worth watching. Timothy’s 5th grade math proficiency dropped sharply to 33.8% this year, below the state average, after a strong 60% showing the prior year—a swing that may reflect cohort differences rather than a trend. The school also shows a notable gender gap, with female students ranking in the 80th percentile statewide versus the 50th percentile for males. A nearby peer, Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, serves a similar demographic and achieves stronger upper-elementary results, suggesting room for growth. Still, Timothy has maintained 3-4 star ratings for a decade, and its spending of $22,136 per student appears more efficient than some district peers that spend more yet achieve far less. For parents, this is a dependable school that excels in early grades and science, with clear opportunities to strengthen 5th grade math and close subgroup gaps.

565

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,136

Per pupil spending ?

68.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1900 Timothy Rd
Athens, GA 30606

(706) 549-0107

District: Clarke County

Students who attend Timothy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clarke Middle School
High:	Clarke Central High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.4%

African American:

37.2%

Hispanic:

14.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Clarke County

✓Above the Georgia median (67th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg37%

Georgia avg47%

405^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 14Elementary Schools in the Clarke County

138^th of 202Clarke County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	62.6	405 of 1222	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.5	324 of 1238	73.8%	★★★★☆
2024	71.5	326 of 1236	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	71.2	324 of 1223	73.5%	★★★★☆
2022	61.2	440 of 1220	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.9	585 of 1214	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.6	355 of 1234	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	63.0	395 of 1209	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	71.9	294 of 1205	75.6%	★★★★☆
2016	68.1	344 of 1233	72.1%	★★★★☆
2015	75.4	264 of 1240	78.7%	★★★★☆
2014	72.0	365 of 1231	70.3%	★★★★☆
2013	62.1	550 of 1225	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.6	668 of 1201	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	58.7	592 of 1212	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.0	604 of 1183	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	58.5	515 of 1133	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.3	605 of 1134	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.7	630 of 1125	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.9	598 of 1101	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	42.1	456 of 829	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.9	345 of 892	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.7	346 of 879	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.2	328 of 870	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.6	306 of 876	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	76.9	236 of 1189	80.2%	★★★★☆
2025	76.6	258 of 1224	78.9%	★★★★☆
2024	74.6	283 of 1223	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	73.3	288 of 1212	76.2%	★★★★☆
2022	60.1	440 of 1206	63.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	46.1	592 of 1186	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.5	426 of 1225	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.8	399 of 1220	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.4	356 of 1210	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	60.9	434 of 1209	64.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	35.8	297 of 466	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	74.2	189 of 703	73.1%	★★★★☆
2025	79.6	145 of 769	81.1%	★★★★☆
2024	85.8	85 of 772	89.0%	★★★★☆
2023	85.0	105 of 775	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	68.1	249 of 779	68.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)80th percentile+13 vs school

White (2026)73rd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)50th percentile-17 vs school

African American (2026)45th percentile-22 vs school

Special Education (2026)36th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics52%+5 vs state

Science48%+4 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

I think that Timothy Road Elementary is a very good school. They make the children feel welcome. I started with my daughter in Kindergarten and they immediately realized that she was a little advance and put her in a spectrum class to challenge her. I think they could use a little more programs for the kids, but they are doing the best they can to bring more things in that is extra curricular for the children. I went to school up north. And the experience down here I see is a lot different. But in terms of taking care of your children and having a caring staff. Timothy is definitely that school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Timothy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Timothy Rd	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 549-0107	565	53	10.5	68.3%	217 (38.4%)	210 (37.2%)	82 (14.5%)	17 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.7%)	62.6	405^th of 1222 public elementary schools	66.9%		70.5	324^th of 1238 public elementary schools	73.8%	81	59.8	57.4	33.8	47.7	$22,136	$1,131	$21,005
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Alps Rd	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 548-2261	322	38	8.4	100.0%	12 (3.7%)	243 (75.5%)	36 (11.2%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.1%)	6	1202^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	1.6%		10.2	1180^th of 1238 public elementary schools	4.7%	22	12.8	10.3	13.7	14.0	$26,519	$1,784	$24,735
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 Oglethorpe Ave	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 549-0762	563	56	10.1	100.0%	114 (20.2%)	182 (32.3%)	222 (39.4%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.4%)	36.1	735^th of 1222 public elementary schools	39.9%		24.2	937^th of 1238 public elementary schools	24.3%	202	45.8	39.2	27.3	34.9	$22,691	$1,439	$21,252
Whitehead Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Quailwood Dr	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 548-7296	632	66	9.5	99.1%	118 (18.7%)	209 (33.1%)	266 (42.1%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.6%)	47.4	586^th of 1222 public elementary schools	52.0%		41.7	662^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	46.5%	76	48.8	42.0	43.8	38.2	$22,563	$1,315	$21,248
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	757 N Chase St	Athens	30601	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 543-1081	492	44	11.1	74.4%	214 (43.5%)	189 (38.4%)	56 (11.4%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.5%)	80.9	213^th of 1222 public elementary schools	82.6%		77	257^th of 1238 public elementary schools	79.2%	44	69.5	57.9	58.8	60.3	$21,739	$1,207	$20,533
Barrow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Pinecrest Dr	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 543-2676	456	42	10.8	77.4%	177 (38.8%)	180 (39.5%)	38 (8.3%)	36 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.5%)	50.2	543^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	55.6%		57.2	475^th of 1238 public elementary schools	61.6%	68	50.0	39.2	40.0	47.3	$22,187	$1,221	$20,966
Malcom Bridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Malcom Bridge Rd	Bogart	30622	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 310-1998	591	44	13.3	28.9%	356 (60.2%)	23 (3.9%)	82 (13.9%)	100 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.1%)	95.3	68^th of 1222 public elementary schools	94.4%		95.1	70^th of 1238 public elementary schools	94.3%	2	84.7	80.0	74.7	70.4	$13,310	$455	$12,855
Cleveland Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Cleveland Rd	Bogart	30622	Oconee County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5333	256	32	8.0	100.0%	41 (16.0%)	111 (43.4%)	69 (27.0%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	28 (10.9%)	48.3	570^th of 1222 public elementary schools	53.4%		29.9	834^th of 1238 public elementary schools	32.6%	264	55.3	22.2	47.4	42.1	$30,137	$1,676	$28,461
Oconee County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2290 Hog Mountain Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-7941	404	32	12.6	22.5%	290 (71.8%)	15 (3.7%)	53 (13.1%)	21 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.9%)								(n/a)					$15,736	$553	$15,184
Oconee County Elementary School	Public	3-5	2230 Hog Mountain Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-7791	404	34	11.8	19.1%	330 (81.7%)	14 (3.5%)	23 (5.7%)	21 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	92.5	103^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	91.6%		95.7	66^th of 1238 public elementary schools	94.7%	37	82.9	74.8	73.3	63.0	$15,302	$777	$14,525

Frequently Asked Questions about Timothy Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Timothy Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Timothy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clarke Middle School
High : Clarke Central High School

What district is Timothy Elementary School in?

Clarke County

How many students attend Timothy Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 565 students attended Timothy Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Timothy Elementary School?

Students at Timothy Elementary School are 38% White, 37% African American, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Timothy Elementary School a good school?

Timothy Elementary School ranks 405^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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