Porterdale Elementary School
School Overview
Porterdale Elementary School is a public school located in Covington, Georgia. It is a school in Newton County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, about 17% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 17% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 421 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 30 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 421 students are attending Porterdale Elementary School. By gender, there are 195 and 226 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Porterdale Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 23 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 14 | 4 | 10 |
| White | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 23 | 8 | 15 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 30 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Porterdale Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 96.7% of teachers are certified. 90.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 30 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 29 | 96.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 3.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 6.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 3.3% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 421 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 37,018 Households |
| Population | 106,745 |
| Male | 51,233 |
| Female | 56,846 |
| Child Population | 36,106 |
| Total Housing Units | 39,312 Units |
| Average House Value | $151,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,010 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.60% |
| Average Household Income | $56,316 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.04% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Newton County
In Newton County, 22 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in COVINGTON, Georgia
2 private schools are serving students in COVINGTON, Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.