Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Howard B. Stroud 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 25-29% (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 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Howard B. Stroud 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 Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1701 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
71%
36%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard B. Stroud Elementary School's ranking?
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is ranked #1701 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Howard B. Stroud Elementary School often compared to?
Howard B. Stroud Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gaines Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Howard B. Stroud Elementary School?
378 students attend Howard B. Stroud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Howard B. Stroud Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard B. Stroud Elementary School?
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howard B. Stroud Elementary School offer ?
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard B. Stroud Elementary School part of?
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/21/2020
This school is filled with teachers who love and care about their students. The special education department goes above and beyond to make their students feel safe, smart, and worthy of success. Stephanie and Jamie in particular do such good for this school and their students. Any child would be lucky to have teachers like this in their lives.
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