Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tobacco Road 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 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tobacco Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tobacco Road Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student, every day, that is the FPS way!
School Rankings
Tobacco Road 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 Tobacco Road Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#1834 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
84%
36%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tobacco Road Elementary School's ranking?
Tobacco Road Elementary School is ranked #1834 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Tobacco Road Elementary School often compared to?
Tobacco Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gracewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Tobacco Road Elementary School?
411 students attend Tobacco Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Tobacco Road Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tobacco Road Elementary School?
Tobacco Road Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tobacco Road Elementary School offer ?
Tobacco Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tobacco Road Elementary School part of?
Tobacco Road Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.
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