Compton Elementary School
Powder Springs, GA · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Compton Elementary School is a elementary school located in Powder Springs, Georgia. The school serves 591 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 42/100 (D), Compton Elementary School performs below the state average for Georgia. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Compton Elementary School has a DataScore of 42/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Compton Elementary School has 591 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
Compton Elementary School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -9.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Compton Elementary School is part of the Cobb County in Powder Springs, Georgia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.