Poole's Mill Elementary

Q: Is Poole's Mill Elementary a good school?

Poole's Mill Elementary ranks 360 th of 1218 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Poole's Mill Elementary is a public elementary school in Cumming, Georgia, serving 1,090 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Forsyth County School District, which is ranked 10th out of 193 districts in Georgia and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Poole's Mill Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian students (19.45%) compared to the surrounding schools. However, the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of White students over the past three years, from 70.35% in 2020-2021 to 56.51% in 2022-2023. Academically, Poole's Mill Elementary's performance on the Milestones Assessment is generally lower than the Forsyth County and Georgia state averages, with proficiency rates in 5th grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Science at 55.9% and 47.8%, respectively, compared to the Forsyth County averages of 66.4% and 60.4%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 14.68% to 18.34% over the past three years, and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools, such as George W. Whitlow Elementary and Vickery Creek Elementary.

The analysis of Poole's Mill Elementary reveals both areas of strength, such as its diverse student population, and areas for improvement, particularly in academic achievement. By closely examining the school's data and comparing it to nearby schools, the Forsyth County School District can identify opportunities to support Poole's Mill Elementary in enhancing its educational outcomes and ensuring all students have access to a high-quality learning environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7110 Heardsville Rd
Cumming, GA 30028

(770) 888-1285

District: Forsyth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
360^th of 1,218 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Poole's Mill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Liberty Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 1,090

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.5%

Asian:

19.4%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Poole's Mill Elementary ranks better than 70.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.59. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Poole's Mill Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth County 10^th of 193 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Poole's Mill Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2021	68.06	345^th	1214	71.6%
2022	72.18	318^th	1244	74.4%
2023	62.91	420^th	1242	66.2%
2024	67.59	360^th	1218	70.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 9, 2022

This school is amazing! We recently moved from another school within the county and can say that it's the best decision we've ever made. The administration goes way above and beyond ensuring your student is setup for success. They care as much about special needs children as they do the gifted children . We wish our child had this much support all throughout their years at the previous elementary. We have seen more progress in 6 months than at any other time in their schooling. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Poole's Mill Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	541	32	29	135	1	0	31	769
2022	612	40	106	155	1	0	42	956
2023	616	48	212	165	6	1	42	1090

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Poole's Mill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	769	51.0	15.0	18.3
2022	956	61.2	15.6	n/a
2023	1090	69.1	15.7	14.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Poole's Mill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	769	51.0	15.0	18.3
2022	956	61.2	15.6	n/a
2023	1090	69.1	15.7	14.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Poole's Mill Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Poole's Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7110 Heardsville Rd	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 888-1285	1,090	69	15.7	14.7%	616 (56.5%)	48 (4.4%)	165 (15.1%)	212 (19.4%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (3.9%)	67.6	360^th of 1218 public elementary schools	70.4%		62.9	420^th of 1242 public elementary schools	66.2%	60	48.9	37.9	55.9	47.8
Matt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7455 Wallace Tatum Rd	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(678) 455-4500	1,116	73	15.3	14.8%	760 (68.1%)	35 (3.1%)	142 (12.7%)	125 (11.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (4.7%)	86.1	171^st of 1218 public elementary schools	86.0%		82.3	203^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	83.7%	32	56.1	61.3	62.2	59.8	$9,282	$195	$9,088
Free Home Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12525 Cumming Hwy	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 721-5960	311	24	12.7	23.2%	258 (83.0%)	5 (1.6%)	40 (12.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	70.8	326^th of 1218 public elementary schools	73.2%		81.6	213^th of 1242 public elementary schools	82.9%	113	35.7	51.2	64.0	52.0	$10,823	$156	$10,667
Sawnee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1616 Canton Hwy	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 887-6161	1,720	99	17.3	16.0%	776 (45.1%)	71 (4.1%)	257 (14.9%)	544 (31.6%)	12 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (3.5%)	76.1	269^th of 1218 public elementary schools	77.9%		85.8	173^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	86.1%	96	49.0	48.3	58.9	53.2	$8,605	$163	$8,442
Kelly Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1180 Chamblee Gap Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(678) 965-4953	1,057	65	16.2	7.6%	625 (59.1%)	53 (5.0%)	107 (10.1%)	209 (19.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (5.8%)	84.1	190^th of 1218 public elementary schools	84.4%		92.6	100^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.9%	90	54.3	62.7	66.1	51.9	$8,817	$136	$8,681
Cumming Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	540 Dahlonega St	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 887-7749	922	78	11.7	55.2%	345 (37.4%)	55 (6.0%)	437 (47.4%)	50 (5.4%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.3%)	41.8	648^th of 1218 public elementary schools	46.8%		46.8	596^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.0%	52	34.2	33.3	41.3	31.3	$12,349	$1,255	$11,094
Vickery Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6280 Post Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 346-0040	1,144	64	17.8	4.0%	714 (62.4%)	33 (2.9%)	82 (7.2%)	278 (24.3%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (2.9%)	85.1	182^nd of 1218 public elementary schools	85.1%		88	149^th of 1242 public elementary schools	88.0%	33	63.0	49.7	65.1	59.0	$7,898	$133	$7,765
New Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4810 Castleberry Road	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(678) 965-5101	1,019	65	15.6	9.7%	321 (31.5%)	32 (3.1%)	105 (10.3%)	513 (50.3%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.0%)	92.8	104^th of 1218 public elementary schools	91.5%					(n/a)	70.4	65.6	69.9	63.7
Coal Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3455 Coal Mountain Dr	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 887-7705	742	54	13.8	19.7%	453 (61.1%)	53 (7.1%)	126 (17.0%)	64 (8.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.7%)	55.9	476^th of 1218 public elementary schools	60.9%		63.8	411^th of 1242 public elementary schools	66.9%	65	37.1	47.4	45.5	38.6	$10,439	$316	$10,123
Macedonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10370 E Cherokee Dr	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 704-1372	745	51	14.7	12.6%	614 (82.4%)	18 (2.4%)	73 (9.8%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.3%)	87	164^th of 1218 public elementary schools	86.5%		83.4	194^th of 1242 public elementary schools	84.4%	30	55.6	57.2	74.6	55.7	$9,095	$157	$8,938

Frequently Asked Questions about Poole's Mill Elementary

Is Poole's Mill Elementary a good school?

Poole's Mill Elementary ranks 360^th of 1218 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Poole's Mill Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,090 students attended Poole's Mill Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Poole's Mill Elementary?

Students at Poole's Mill Elementary are 57% White, 19% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Poole's Mill Elementary in?

Forsyth County

What schools do graduates of Poole's Mill Elementary attend?

Students who attend Poole's Mill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Middle School

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