Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Friendship Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Elementary School's student population of 694 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Friendship 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 Friendship Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
37%
19%
Black
8%
36%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Elementary School is ranked #1113 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Friendship Elementary School often compared to?
Friendship Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buford Elementary School, Harmony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Friendship Elementary School?
694 students attend Friendship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Friendship Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Elementary School?
Friendship Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendship Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Elementary School part of?
Friendship Elementary School is part of Hall County School District.
School Reviews
2 11/22/2010
I do not recommend this school. We moved recently from New Jersey and the few months that my children are attending this school we noticed lower grades and lack of management from a few teachers of how to deal with certain situations with the students.
2 9/26/2007
the teachers at friendship elementary school do not involve themselves enough in the classrooms,they hand out their work and assignments to the children but actual time spent explaining what they need is minimal my child is very discouraged,i have spoken with several other parents,whose children also attend friendship and they are troubled as well.this is the second year my child has attended this school and as far as academically this school is very disappointing in its support of child learning.
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