C
Below Average
52/100

Panola Way Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2170 Panola Way Ct, Lithonia, GA 30058
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Georgia
Growth
B
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
636
Students
enrolled
19.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency18% (−24 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−27 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%15%reading -13 pts, math -16 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income18%15%reading -15 pts, math -22 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2170 Panola Way Ct
City Lithonia
ZIP Code 30058
District 1301740
NCES School ID 130174001998
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30058

Understanding the community around Panola Way Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,316
Per Capita Income $28,018
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%
High School or Higher 89.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $187,600
Median Rent $1,402
Owner-Occupied 59.4%
Renter-Occupied 40.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Panola Way Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 87.1%
Hispanic/Latino 9.1%
Two or More Races 2.4%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 636
Teachers (FTE) 33.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Panola Way Elementary School?
Panola Way Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Panola Way Elementary School?
Panola Way Elementary School has 636 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1.
What grades does Panola Way Elementary School serve?
Panola Way Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Panola Way Elementary School receive per student?
Panola Way Elementary School receives $16,212 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Panola Way Elementary School in 30058 ▼
Avg Home Value
$247,458
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,736
1-Year Change
-2.1%
% Renters
40.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026