In the 2024-25 school year, Van Wert Elementary School had 60 multiracial students enrolled, reflecting a 1.7% increase from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education reports.
Enrollment data indicated that Van Wert Elementary School’s total student body numbered 604 for 2024-25. Multiracial students accounted for 10% of the student population, ranking as the second-smallest group present.
The school, part of Polk County School District, is served by a central office in Cedartown.
Across the 11 schools that comprise Polk County School District, Rockmart High School reported the most multiracial students enrolled in 2024-25, with 66.
Georgia public schools enrolled over 1.7 million students, according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Elementary grades had the largest share with 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by high school at 539,092 (31.4%), and middle school at 388,733 (22.7%).
The Georgia Department of Education reports chronic absenteeism remains a concern after the pandemic, as 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of school days in 2024. In response, GaDOE initiated a statewide effort with tools like a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted interventions for high-need districts.
Addressing attendance laws in 2025, Georgia legislators updated regulations to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The revised law also adds new reporting requirements and supports programs offering alternative diploma pathways for students.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, outperforming the national average of 15:1.
Note: Due to potential gaps in the available data, reported percentages may not total exactly 100%.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 688 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011-12 | 676 | 27 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 679 | 33 | 5% |
| 2013-14 | 728 | 43 | 6% |
| 2014-15 | 727 | 58 | 8% |
| 2015-16 | 754 | 67 | 9% |
| 2016-17 | 711 | 63 | 9% |
| 2017-18 | 703 | 56 | 8% |
| 2018-19 | 686 | 75 | 11% |
| 2019-20 | 709 | 77 | 11% |
| 2020-21 | 619 | 61 | 10% |
| 2021-22 | 619 | 61 | 10% |
| 2022-23 | 630 | 69 | 11% |
| 2023-24 | 590 | 59 | 10% |
| 2024-25 | 604 | 60 | 10% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
