Is Ben Hill Elementary School a good school?

Ben Hill Elementary School ranks 616 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ben Hill Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 542 students attended Ben Hill Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ben Hill Elementary School?

Students at Ben Hill Elementary School are 44% African American, 43% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Ben Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ben Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Ben Hill County Middle School High : Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy

Ben Hill Elementary School in Fitzgerald GA

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Ben Hill County:

SchoolDigger ranks Ben Hill County 153^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ben Hill Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	50.44	629^th	1101	42.9%
2007	45.90	702^nd	1125	37.6%
2008	32.81	862^nd	1134	24.0%
2009	40.12	779^th	1133	31.2%
2010	40.05	822^nd	1183	30.5%
2013	54.48	682^nd	1225	44.3%
2014	60.79	574^th	1231	53.4%
2015	51.68	560^th	1240	54.8%
2016	41.42	695^th	1233	43.6%
2017	29.85	842^nd	1205	30.1%
2018	16.25	1032^nd	1209	14.6%
2019	19.23	1013^th	1234	17.9%
2021	25.66	871^st	1214	28.3%
2022	27.49	884^th	1244	28.9%
2023	41.51	663^rd	1242	46.6%
2024	45.63	616^th	1248	50.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ben Hill 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	1193	1193
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1205	1205
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1204	1204
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1193	1193
1994	623	522	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1149
1995	466	370	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	841
1996	466	370	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	841
1997	467	345	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	819
1998	450	379	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	837
1999	449	396	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	854
2000	405	421	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	843
2001	355	378	5	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	761
2002	367	329	4	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
2003	367	329	4	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
2004	343	316	2	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	698
2005	343	302	2	40	0	n/a	n/a	3	690
2006	342	315	6	55	0	n/a	n/a	5	723
2007	339	321	5	62	3	n/a	n/a	6	736
2008	322	330	6	55	3	n/a	n/a	12	728
2009	329	338	4	54	3	n/a	n/a	12	740
2010	363	317	4	71	1	0	17	0	773
2011	367	282	8	88	2	0	15	0	762
2012	353	277	13	89	2	0	14	0	748
2013	310	279	10	92	1	0	15	0	707
2014	281	302	6	91	2	0	15	0	697
2015	274	297	4	96	1	0	25	0	697
2016	288	335	5	97	0	0	25	0	750
2017	308	349	6	92	0	0	27	0	782
2018	328	330	7	100	0	0	25	0	790
2019	295	320	6	75	0	0	26	0	722
2020	287	294	3	78	0	0	20	0	682
2021	262	271	3	68	0	0	16	0	620
2022	256	268	1	69	0	0	14	0	608
2023	232	239	1	55	0	0	15	0	542

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 Ben Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1193	75.0	15.9	24.7
1991	1205	76.0	15.8	24.7
1992	1204	75.5	15.9	48.8
1993	1193	72.0	16.6	54.8
1994	1149	76.0	15.1	61
1995	841	57.4	14.7	58.1
1996	841	57.4	14.7	58.1
1997	819	56.5	14.5	64.2
1998	837	54.9	15.2	64.6
1999	854	57.8	14.8	65.7
2000	843	56.0	15.1	68.6
2001	761	54.0	14.1	73.2
2002	734	41.6	17.6	72.1
2003	734	41.6	17.6	72.1
2004	698	41.3	16.9	69.5
2005	690	49.0	14.1	73.8
2006	723	49.5	14.6	72.1
2007	736	51.0	14.4	74.2
2008	728	51.2	14.2	78.6
2009	740	47.4	15.6	78
2010	773	48.2	16.0	75.7
2011	762	52.4	14.5	77.7
2012	748	46.9	15.9	75.7
2013	707	49.6	14.2	81.8
2014	697	47.5	14.6	81.1
2015	697	50.0	13.9	85.4
2016	750	52.0	14.4	98.5
2017	782	51.8	15.0	98.5
2018	790	49.8	15.8	98.5
2019	722	46.1	15.6	91.7
2020	682	45.1	15.1	88.9
2021	620	45.5	13.6	88.9
2022	608	44.1	13.7	n/a
2023	542	48.6	11.1	88.9

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 Ben Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1193	75.0	15.9	24.7
1991	1205	76.0	15.8	24.7
1992	1204	75.5	15.9	48.8
1993	1193	72.0	16.6	54.8
1994	1149	76.0	15.1	61
1995	841	57.4	14.7	58.1
1996	841	57.4	14.7	58.1
1997	819	56.5	14.5	64.2
1998	837	54.9	15.2	64.6
1999	854	57.8	14.8	65.7
2000	843	56.0	15.1	68.6
2001	761	54.0	14.1	73.2
2002	734	41.6	17.6	72.1
2003	734	41.6	17.6	72.1
2004	698	41.3	16.9	69.5
2005	690	49.0	14.1	73.8
2006	723	49.5	14.6	72.1
2007	736	51.0	14.4	74.2
2008	728	51.2	14.2	78.6
2009	740	47.4	15.6	78
2010	773	48.2	16.0	75.7
2011	762	52.4	14.5	77.7
2012	748	46.9	15.9	75.7
2013	707	49.6	14.2	81.8
2014	697	47.5	14.6	81.1
2015	697	50.0	13.9	85.4
2016	750	52.0	14.4	98.5
2017	782	51.8	15.0	98.5
2018	790	49.8	15.8	98.5
2019	722	46.1	15.6	91.7
2020	682	45.1	15.1	88.9
2021	620	45.5	13.6	88.9
2022	608	44.1	13.7	n/a
2023	542	48.6	11.1	88.9

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 Ben Hill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$711 (8.7%)	$7,464 (91.3%)	$8,174
2018	$901 (11.0%)	$7,271 (89.0%)	$8,173
2019	$1,217 (14.1%)	$7,440 (86.0%)	$8,656

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben Hill 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 1013^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 663^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	28.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ben Hill Elementary School)	22.4	25.3	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ben Hill County)	22.4	25.3	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ben Hill Elementary School)	45.7	45	0.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ben Hill County)	45.7	45	0.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Hill Elementary School)	20.6	29.4	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Hill County)	20.6	29.4	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ben Hill Elementary School)	31.3	40.6	9.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ben Hill County)	31.3	40.6	9.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Hill Elementary School)	22.2	31.6	9.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Hill County)	22.2	31.6	9.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ben Hill Elementary School)	22.6	37.4	14.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ben Hill County)	22.6	37.4	14.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Ben Hill Elementary School)	18.2	26.5	8.3%
5th Grade Science (Ben Hill County)	18.2	26.5	8.3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	722	542	24.9%
African American	320	239	25.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	75	55	26.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	295	232	21.4%
Two or More Races	26	15	42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.7%	88.9%	2.8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ben Hill Elementary School	Public	3-5	328 Lobinger Ave	Fitzgerald	31750	Ben Hill County	Ben Hill County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 409-5586	542	49	11.1	88.9%	232 (42.8%)	239 (44.1%)	55 (10.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	45.6	616^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.6%		41.5	663^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	46.6%	47	32.7	26.2	39.7	53.8	50.9	39.7	24.7	$8,656	$1,217	$7,440
Ben Hill County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	221 Jc Hunter Rd	Fitzgerald	31750	Ben Hill County	Ben Hill County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 409-5592	864	57	15.1	89.0%	360 (41.7%)	367 (42.5%)	94 (10.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.9%)								(n/a)								$11,745	$1,358	$10,387
Irwin County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	521 Lax Hwy	Ocilla	31774	Irwin County	Irwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 468-9476	753	50	15.1	84.9%	432 (57.4%)	258 (34.3%)	27 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	39	713^th of 1248 public elementary schools	42.9%		46.7	600^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.7%	113	31.2	29.9	41.0	34.9	32.4	30.8	41.0	$9,748	$839	$8,909
Wilcox County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1358 Ga Highway 215 S	Rochelle	31079	Wilcox County	Wilcox County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 365-7858	564	43	13.1	87.8%	324 (57.4%)	183 (32.4%)	17 (3.0%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.2%)	64.5	404^th of 1248 public elementary schools	67.6%		65.6	387^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.8%	17	37.5	42.7	46.3	55.6	48.3	53.7	52.4	$10,628	$2,670	$7,958
Ambrose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3753 Vickers Xing	Ambrose	31512	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 359-5500	396	28	14.0	96.5%	222 (56.1%)	47 (11.9%)	114 (28.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	43.1	650^th of 1248 public elementary schools	47.9%		39.3	699^th of 1242 public elementary schools	43.7%	49	31.7	21.4	41.5	35.0	44.6	39.6	45.3	$10,266	$909	$9,357

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