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Altamaha Elementary School

Summary:

Altamaha Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Baxley, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 380 students. The school is part of the Appling County School District, which is ranked 62 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Altamaha Elementary School has shown mixed performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments compared to the Appling County and state averages. While the school has outperformed the county and state in some grade levels and subjects, it has also underperformed in others. For example, in 2023-2024, Altamaha Elementary had higher proficiency rates in 5th grade Math (72.9%) compared to the county (51.4%) and state (41%), but lower proficiency rates in 3rd grade ELA (27.6%) compared to the county (39.1%) and state (38.4%). The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80% to 90.45% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the surrounding schools.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Jeff Davis Primary School, Jeff Davis Elementary School, Toombs Central Elementary School, and Appling County Elementary School, Altamaha Elementary School generally performs on par or slightly below the Appling County and Toombs County averages in terms of test scores, but significantly below the Jeff Davis County schools. This could indicate that the Appling County and Toombs County school districts are providing more resources and support to their elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 344 Altamaha School Rd
       Baxley, GA  31513

(912) 367-3713

District: Appling County

SchoolDigger Rank:
399th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,515 Help


Students who attend Altamaha Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Appling County Middle School
High:    Appling County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.7%
Hispanic:
7.5%
African American:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Altamaha Elementary School ranks better than 68% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Appling County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.7%), Hispanic (7.5%), African American (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Altamaha Elementary School is 13.9, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Appling County School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Altamaha Elementary School is $9,515, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Appling County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Altamaha Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Appling County:

SchoolDigger ranks Appling County 62nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Altamaha Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.56 137th 1101 87.6%
2007 80.11 174th 1125 84.5%
2008 72.22 285th 1134 74.9%
2009 71.00 318th 1133 71.9%
2010 74.34 293rd 1183 75.2%
2011 70.07 396th 1212 67.3%
2012 71.73 354th 1201 70.5%
2013 58.25 630th 1225 48.6%
2014 61.23 568th 1231 53.9%
2015 40.82 713th 1240 42.5%
2016 51.32 548th 1233 55.6%
2017 51.74 531st 1205 55.9%
2018 41.29 692nd 1209 42.8%
2019 37.66 750th 1234 39.2%
2021 42.99 644th 1214 47.0%
2022 62.36 424th 1244 65.9%
2023 65.79 385th 1242 69.0%
2024 64.95 399th 1248 68.0%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Altamaha Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Open Quote Wonderful school! All teachers and staff are great to work with! The school has a family oriented atmosphere! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Open Quote This is a warm and caring school with an excellent staff. The teachers work deligently to prepare the students with a first-class education in a family environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Altamaha Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 250 250
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 237 237
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 255 255
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 273 273
1994 252 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1995 253 21 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1996 253 21 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1997 251 20 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1998 247 13 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1999 264 12 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2000 272 12 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 293 14 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 346 21 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 346 21 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 362 21 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2005 373 15 0 15 0 n/a n/a 3 406
2006 368 13 0 17 0 n/a n/a 3 401
2007 361 19 0 15 0 n/a n/a 3 398
2008 364 16 0 9 0 n/a n/a 5 394
2009 370 15 0 11 0 n/a n/a 12 408
2010 375 15 2 20 0 0 5 0 417
2011 363 21 1 31 0 1 11 0 428
2012 341 13 1 19 0 0 7 0 381
2013 330 13 1 17 0 0 7 0 368
2014 317 20 1 25 0 0 8 0 371
2015 329 23 0 28 0 0 10 0 390
2016 333 34 0 29 0 1 12 0 409
2017 329 37 0 30 0 1 13 0 410
2018 347 32 1 29 0 1 13 0 423
2019 348 39 1 28 0 1 11 0 428
2020 342 27 0 29 0 0 13 0 411
2021 327 26 0 30 0 0 15 0 398
2022 321 23 0 30 0 0 10 0 384
2023 310 18 0 34 0 0 18 0 380
2024 318 21 0 29 1 0 20 0 389

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Altamaha Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 250 18.0 13.8 17.2
1991 237 18.0 13.1 19.8
1992 255 18.0 14.1 23.5
1993 273 17.0 16.1 26.4
1994 260 17.3 15.0 25.8
1995 275 17.0 16.2 33.8
1996 275 17.0 16.2 33.8
1997 271 16.7 16.2 48.7
1998 263 15.2 17.3 44.1
1999 279 16.9 16.5 43.4
2000 289 16.4 17.6 38.8
2001 316 16.2 19.5 40.8
2002 377 21.3 17.7 43.8
2003 377 21.3 17.7 43.8
2004 397 22.5 17.6 41.1
2005 406 27.2 14.9 38.2
2006 401 27.4 14.6 42
2007 398 26.7 14.9 46.6
2008 394 26.7 14.8 42.7
2009 408 25.9 15.8 48.7
2010 417 27.3 15.2 53.5
2011 428 27.5 15.5 60.5
2012 381 26.8 14.2 60.4
2013 368 25.0 14.7 57.3
2014 371 24.9 14.8 71.2
2015 390 26.0 15.0 60
2016 409 27.0 15.1 67.7
2017 410 28.6 14.3 68.5
2018 423 26.3 16.0 90.3
2019 428 27.3 15.6 90.4
2020 411 27.3 15.0 90.3
2021 398 27.3 14.5 90.5
2022 384 27.8 13.8 n/a
2023 380 26.8 14.1 80
2024 389 27.8 13.9 63.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Altamaha Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 250 18.0 13.8 17.2
1991 237 18.0 13.1 19.8
1992 255 18.0 14.1 23.5
1993 273 17.0 16.1 26.4
1994 260 17.3 15.0 25.8
1995 275 17.0 16.2 33.8
1996 275 17.0 16.2 33.8
1997 271 16.7 16.2 48.7
1998 263 15.2 17.3 44.1
1999 279 16.9 16.5 43.4
2000 289 16.4 17.6 38.8
2001 316 16.2 19.5 40.8
2002 377 21.3 17.7 43.8
2003 377 21.3 17.7 43.8
2004 397 22.5 17.6 41.1
2005 406 27.2 14.9 38.2
2006 401 27.4 14.6 42
2007 398 26.7 14.9 46.6
2008 394 26.7 14.8 42.7
2009 408 25.9 15.8 48.7
2010 417 27.3 15.2 53.5
2011 428 27.5 15.5 60.5
2012 381 26.8 14.2 60.4
2013 368 25.0 14.7 57.3
2014 371 24.9 14.8 71.2
2015 390 26.0 15.0 60
2016 409 27.0 15.1 67.7
2017 410 28.6 14.3 68.5
2018 423 26.3 16.0 90.3
2019 428 27.3 15.6 90.4
2020 411 27.3 15.0 90.3
2021 398 27.3 14.5 90.5
2022 384 27.8 13.8 n/a
2023 380 26.8 14.1 80
2024 389 27.8 13.9 63.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Altamaha Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $716 (7.7%) $8,538 (92.3%) $9,254
2018 $568 (6.3%) $8,476 (93.7%) $9,044
2019 $730 (7.7%) $8,784 (92.3%) $9,515

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Altamaha Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 750th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 385th of 1242 Elementary schools
 29.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Altamaha Elementary School)39.751.9
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appling County)33.543
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Altamaha Elementary School)50.851.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Appling County)47.751.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Altamaha Elementary School)35.348.3
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Appling County)31.638
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Altamaha Elementary School)30.951.7
 20.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Appling County)44.352
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Altamaha Elementary School)38.138.3
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Appling County)33.836.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Altamaha Elementary School)34.951.7
 16.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Appling County)39.146.4
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Altamaha Elementary School)31.733.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Appling County)37.749.8
 12.1%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students428380
 11.2%
African American3918
 53.8%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2834
 21.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White348310
 10.9%
Two or More Races1118
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.4%80%
 10.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Altamaha Elementary School

Altamaha Elementary School ranks 399th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Altamaha Elementary School are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 389 students attended Altamaha Elementary School.

Students who attend Altamaha Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Appling County Middle School
High : Appling County High School


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