Serving 861 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Leroy Massey 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 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leroy Massey Elementary School's student population of 861 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
861 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Expect Success
School Rankings
Leroy Massey 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 Leroy Massey Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1813 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
13%
36%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Leroy Massey Elementary School's ranking?
Leroy Massey Elementary School is ranked #1813 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Leroy Massey Elementary School often compared to?
Leroy Massey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyerly Elementary School, Menlo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Leroy Massey Elementary School?
861 students attend Leroy Massey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Leroy Massey Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leroy Massey Elementary School?
Leroy Massey Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leroy Massey Elementary School offer ?
Leroy Massey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leroy Massey Elementary School part of?
Leroy Massey Elementary School is part of Chattooga County School District.
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