Quitman Elementary School

Summary:

Quitman Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Quitman, Georgia, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 576 students. The school is part of the Brooks County School District, which is ranked 184 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Quitman Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 910 and 1199 out of around 1,200-1,250 schools. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 23.3% of 3rd graders, 10.3% of 4th graders, and 20% of 5th graders reaching proficiency in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also well below the state averages.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Quitman Elementary School, ranging from 96.88% to 98.83% over the past few years, is a significant challenge. However, some nearby schools in the Lowndes County School District, such as Dewar Elementary and Hahira Elementary, serve populations with a lower percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients but still achieve much higher academic performance, suggesting that other factors, such as instructional quality and school leadership, may also play a role in Quitman Elementary's struggles.

Detail:

Public K-5

2200 Moultrie Hwy
Quitman, GA 31643

(229) 588-2343

District: Brooks County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1082^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,517

Students who attend Quitman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Brooks County Middle School
High:	Brooks County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 592

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.1%

White:

24.7%

Hispanic:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Quitman Elementary School ranks worse than 86.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Quitman Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Brooks County School District. Student population at Quitman Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (57.1%), White (24.7%), Hispanic (13.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Brooks County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quitman Elementary School is 13.6. 1 elementary schools in the Brooks County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Quitman Elementary School employs 43.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quitman Elementary School is $10,517. 1 elementary schools in the Brooks County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Brooks County:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooks County 184^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Quitman Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	25.01	915^th	1101	16.9%
2007	22.19	960^th	1125	14.7%
2008	22.78	966^th	1134	14.8%
2009	18.88	1001^st	1133	11.7%
2010	35.24	885^th	1183	25.2%
2011	37.38	872^nd	1212	28.1%
2012	30.86	947^th	1201	21.1%
2013	45.22	801^st	1225	34.6%
2014	30.95	964^th	1231	21.7%
2015	20.19	1004^th	1240	19.0%
2016	17.19	1036^th	1233	16.0%
2017	15.76	1034^th	1205	14.2%
2018	14.04	1061^st	1209	12.2%
2019	7.12	1199^th	1234	2.8%
2021	20.21	958^th	1214	21.1%
2022	24.32	929^th	1244	25.3%
2023	25.26	910^th	1242	26.7%
2024	16.20	1082^nd	1248	13.3%

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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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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, June 24, 2023

My granddaughter just finished first grade at QES. She cried on the last day because she did not want school to end. Her reading and math skills at the end of first grade are where mine were in third grade. The school provided a two week Math/Science enrichment camp in which she participated. She loved every minute of the camp and among other achievements learned to multiply (typically third grade curriculum). At QES, every child is encouraged to reach their potential but none are compared to others. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Quitman Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1057	1057
1994	251	713	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	974
1995	242	736	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	989
1996	242	736	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	989
1997	242	725	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	977
1998	259	790	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1060
1999	234	767	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1014
2000	223	790	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1028
2001	209	783	2	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1013
2002	210	667	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	891
2003	210	667	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	891
2004	200	591	2	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	808
2005	201	555	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	16	788
2006	179	518	0	24	1	n/a	n/a	14	736
2007	178	533	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	14	755
2008	174	522	3	32	0	n/a	n/a	15	746
2009	167	486	5	35	0	n/a	n/a	14	707
2010	159	488	4	56	1	3	14	0	725
2011	144	465	4	53	1	1	18	0	686
2012	148	461	5	67	2	0	17	0	700
2013	160	470	2	70	0	0	14	0	716
2014	163	475	2	72	0	0	13	0	725
2015	139	514	2	65	0	0	15	0	735
2016	128	491	0	68	0	0	10	0	697
2017	100	493	0	81	0	0	8	0	682
2018	77	427	0	72	0	0	10	0	586
2019	111	428	0	69	0	0	9	0	617
2020	118	435	0	79	0	0	7	0	639
2021	119	400	0	74	0	0	7	0	600
2022	115	366	2	84	0	0	11	0	578
2023	127	351	4	79	1	0	14	0	576
2024	146	338	6	81	1	0	20	0	592

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 Quitman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	1057	63.0	16.8	71.6
1994	974	59.3	16.4	75.6
1995	989	62.5	15.8	82.7
1996	989	62.5	15.8	82.7
1997	977	56.0	17.4	85.9
1998	1060	61.0	17.4	85.3
1999	1014	63.0	16.1	82.1
2000	1028	61.8	16.6	88
2001	1013	60.6	16.7	84.8
2002	891	51.3	17.4	83.2
2003	891	51.3	17.4	83.2
2004	808	45.1	17.9	85.4
2005	788	61.1	12.9	86.1
2006	736	61.1	12.0	89.6
2007	755	61.3	12.3	87.7
2008	746	61.2	12.2	88.6
2009	707	61.1	11.6	88.2
2010	725	53.1	13.6	87.3
2011	686	49.5	13.8	86.4
2012	700	49.5	14.1	90.1
2013	716	45.5	15.7	88.1
2014	725	43.6	16.6	95.6
2015	735	43.0	17.0	95.5
2016	697	44.0	15.8	95.8
2017	682	45.4	15.0	95.7
2018	586	42.9	13.6	98.8
2019	617	41.8	14.7	98.4
2020	639	44.2	14.4	98.7
2021	600	42.3	14.1	98.8
2022	578	42.0	13.7	n/a
2023	576	43.3	13.3	96.9
2024	592	43.3	13.6	100

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 Quitman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	1057	63.0	16.8	71.6
1994	974	59.3	16.4	75.6
1995	989	62.5	15.8	82.7
1996	989	62.5	15.8	82.7
1997	977	56.0	17.4	85.9
1998	1060	61.0	17.4	85.3
1999	1014	63.0	16.1	82.1
2000	1028	61.8	16.6	88
2001	1013	60.6	16.7	84.8
2002	891	51.3	17.4	83.2
2003	891	51.3	17.4	83.2
2004	808	45.1	17.9	85.4
2005	788	61.1	12.9	86.1
2006	736	61.1	12.0	89.6
2007	755	61.3	12.3	87.7
2008	746	61.2	12.2	88.6
2009	707	61.1	11.6	88.2
2010	725	53.1	13.6	87.3
2011	686	49.5	13.8	86.4
2012	700	49.5	14.1	90.1
2013	716	45.5	15.7	88.1
2014	725	43.6	16.6	95.6
2015	735	43.0	17.0	95.5
2016	697	44.0	15.8	95.8
2017	682	45.4	15.0	95.7
2018	586	42.9	13.6	98.8
2019	617	41.8	14.7	98.4
2020	639	44.2	14.4	98.7
2021	600	42.3	14.1	98.8
2022	578	42.0	13.7	n/a
2023	576	43.3	13.3	96.9
2024	592	43.3	13.6	100

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 Quitman Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,308 (13.9%)	$8,127 (86.1%)	$9,436
2018	$1,145 (11.7%)	$8,661 (88.3%)	$9,806
2019	$1,441 (13.7%)	$9,075 (86.3%)	$10,516

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Quitman Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1199^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 910^th of 1242 Elementary schools	23.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Quitman Elementary School)	12.8	10.6	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brooks County)	19.7	13.5	6.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Quitman Elementary School)	19.1	23.4	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brooks County)	32.9	29.3	3.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman Elementary School)	9.4	16.5	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brooks County)	19.1	20.2	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Quitman Elementary School)	16	34.7	18.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brooks County)	31.5	36.3	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman Elementary School)	10.8	27.6	16.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brooks County)	21	26.9	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Quitman Elementary School)	13.7	21	7.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brooks County)	22.8	22.2	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Quitman Elementary School)	8.9	33.3	24.4%
5th Grade Science (Brooks County)	24.1	32.5	8.4%
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	617	576	6.6%
African American	428	351	18%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	69	79	14.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	111	127	14.4%
Two or More Races	9	14	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.4%	96.9%	1.5%

Schools Near Quitman Elementary School

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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
Quitman Elementary School	Public	K-5	2200 Moultrie Hwy	Quitman	31643	Brooks County	Brooks County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 588-2343	592	43	13.6	100.0%	146 (24.7%)	338 (57.1%)	81 (13.7%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.4%)	16.2	1082^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	13.3%		25.3	910^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.7%	172	23.3	10.3	20.0	34.4	16.5	20.0	15.2	$10,517	$1,441	$9,075
Brooks County Early Learning Center	Public	PK	1081 Barwick Rd	Quitman	31643	Brooks County	Brooks County	No	No	No	No	(229) 588-2350	102	7	14.5	97.1%	28 (27.5%)	52 (51.0%)	13 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	8 (7.8%)								(n/a)
North Brooks Elementary School	Public	K-5	10295 Coffee Rd	Morven	31638	Brooks County	Brooks County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 588-2344	347	30	11.5	93.1%	181 (52.2%)	99 (28.5%)	45 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	28.5	879^th of 1248 public elementary schools	29.6%		33.2	793^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	36.2%	86	28.1	18.8	26.6	31.6	46.9	18.8	29.7	$11,583	$2,032	$9,551
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2470 James Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 245-2289	926	61	15.1	51.3%	562 (60.7%)	182 (19.7%)	98 (10.6%)	37 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.9%)	85.1	177^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.8%		88.3	146^th of 1242 public elementary schools	88.2%	31	42.6	50.4	74.2	58.1	74.5	72.2	74.2	$7,917	$178	$7,739
S.L. Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	821 W Gordon St	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8525	917	63	14.6	100.0%	120 (13.1%)	625 (68.2%)	113 (12.3%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.3%)	18.6	1024^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.9%		23	962^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	22.5%	62	14.6	19.2	23.4	20.1	34.2	21.9	22.7	$9,443	$1,082	$8,361
Hahira Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 Claudia Dr	Hahira	31632	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 316-8600	778	55	14.1	51.7%	561 (72.1%)	106 (13.6%)	70 (9.0%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.2%)	90.5	129^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.7%		91.1	120^th of 1242 public elementary schools	90.3%	9	63.8	43.1	77.2	76.2	73.6	85.0	77.0	$8,753	$561	$8,193
Clyattville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5386 Madison Hwy	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 316-8602	597	53	11.2	81.1%	301 (50.4%)	132 (22.1%)	130 (21.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.2%)	80.7	223^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	82.1%		73.4	297^th of 1242 public elementary schools	76.1%	74	50.0	44.4	60.2	70.1	64.2	55.3	62.1	$10,589	$1,435	$9,154
Pinevale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	930 Lake Park Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8535	572	43	13.2	100.0%	16 (2.8%)	502 (87.8%)	44 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	13.2	1135^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.1%		12.3	1137^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.5%	2	8.6	13.0	31.7	14.3	15.9	22.2	17.5	$10,307	$1,384	$8,923
Sallas Mahone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3686 Lake Laurie Dr	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8530	1,097	76	14.5	83.0%	162 (14.8%)	741 (67.5%)	99 (9.0%)	38 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (4.9%)	28.2	883^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	29.2%		24.7	924^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.6%	41	22.5	26.2	30.4	38.0	37.6	23.2	23.2	$8,617	$706	$7,911
W.G. Nunn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1610 Lakeland Ave	Valdosta	31602	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8515	940	70	13.3	100.0%	43 (4.6%)	811 (86.3%)	47 (5.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.7%)	17.4	1052^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	15.7%		12.7	1128^th of 1242 public elementary schools	9.2%	76	17.0	9.8	36.8	20.9	27.8	20.2	18.4	$9,522	$1,163	$8,359

Frequently Asked Questions about Quitman Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Quitman Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Brooks County Middle School
High : Brooks County High School

What district is Quitman Elementary School in?

Brooks County

What is the racial makeup of Quitman Elementary School?

Students at Quitman Elementary School are 57% African American, 25% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Quitman Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 592 students attended Quitman Elementary School.

Is Quitman Elementary School a good school?

Quitman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.3% of Georgia elementary schools.

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