The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in Social studies. The lowest is 36% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Carrollton Elementary School
Carrollton Elementary School serves early grades from pre-K through third grade in a school of roughly standard size for its grade band, with enrollment distributed fairly evenly across the grade levels. The student body is economically diverse and racially mixed, with a substantial share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and representation across Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial backgrounds in roughly equal proportions.
The school's academic standing reflects a school in transition. In the most recent state assessment data available, third-grade math proficiency sat in the middle range, while English language arts proficiency was notably lower. An earlier science assessment result was also below the state median. When placed alongside other school districts in Carroll County, Carrollton Elementary's overall proficiency index positioned it above the midpoint among the county's schools, though readers should note this comparison reflects school-level data pooled with the county's two school districts, a small universe.
The housing market surrounding the school is experiencing active growth. Home values in the Carrollton area have risen modestly and remain moderate relative to the national benchmark, while rental costs are moving upward and rents consume roughly a fifth of household income. New residential neighborhoods are breaking ground at multiple sites within Carrollton proper, suggesting the enrollment base may continue to grow. The city itself sits roughly a short drive outside the Atlanta metropolitan area, functioning as a county seat with a historic downtown around Adamson Square and a presence anchored by Southwire Company, Tanner Health System, and the University of West Georgia. The area is car-oriented despite a growing network of pedestrian and biking infrastructure along the Carrollton GreenBelt.
At the district level, Carrollton City Schools has taken two recent property-tax decisions that shape the financial context families encounter. The board voted to opt out of a new state homestead exemption for school taxes, meaning property assessment increases will flow directly to school bills rather than being capped. However, the district also approved a full rollback of its millage rate for the second consecutive year, holding school property taxes flat despite rising home values, a policy choice that offsets the opt-out decision and signals sustained taxpayer relief. The district renewed its education sales tax (ESPLOST) for capital projects through 2027, funding facilities and technology without raising property taxes.
State assessment data covering only third grade limits visibility into how the school's younger grades are progressing. The proficiency results in math and ELA for third grade suggest the school is working with students who need foundational support in early literacy and numeracy. A parent considering the school should ask directly what reading and math interventions are in place for early grades, how the school assesses progress in K and first grade where state testing does not occur, and what the school's trajectory has been in recent years. These questions will clarify whether recent proficiency data reflect a temporary dip or a pattern, and what instructional priorities the school is acting on.
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