Elementary Schools in Crisp County

The Crisp County school district in Georgia has two elementary schools serving students in grades K-5: Crisp County Primary School and Crisp County Elementary School. Both schools are struggling academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the state averages.

Crisp County Primary School has a 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate of 12.8% compared to the Georgia state average of 38.4%, and a 3rd grade math proficiency rate of 23% compared to 45.4% statewide. Crisp County Elementary School fares slightly better, with 4th grade ELA proficiency at 12.1% (vs. 37% statewide) and 5th grade ELA proficiency at 26.6% (vs. 48.2% statewide). However, the school's 4th grade math proficiency of 20.1% and 5th grade math proficiency of 22.4% are still well below the respective state averages of 48.1% and 41%.

Both schools serve a high-poverty student population, with over 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Per-student spending ranges from $8,944 at Crisp County Elementary to $10,645 at Crisp County Primary, which is below the state average. While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes for their students. Addressing the challenges faced by these schools will likely require a comprehensive approach to improve the quality of education and provide additional resources and support to the community.