Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lillian C. Poole Elementary School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is higher 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 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (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
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School's student population of 488 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 29, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Mighty Jaguars
School Rankings
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lillian C. Poole 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
#987 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
30%
36%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Jaguars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lillian C. Poole Elementary School's ranking?
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lillian C. Poole Elementary School often compared to?
Lillian C. Poole Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallas Elementary School, Hiram Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% 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 Lillian C. Poole Elementary School?
488 students attend Lillian C. Poole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lillian C. Poole Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lillian C. Poole Elementary School?
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lillian C. Poole Elementary School offer ?
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lillian C. Poole Elementary School part of?
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School is part of Paulding County School District.
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