McAllister Elementary School

Summary:

McAllister Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richmond Hill, Georgia, serving 915 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bryan County School District, which is ranked 20th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McAllister Elementary consistently outperforms the Bryan County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.4% of 3rd graders, 62.9% of 4th graders, and 73.5% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52.4% and 38.4% for Bryan County and Georgia, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Georgia for the past several years, reaching as high as 55th out of 1,214 schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Compared to nearby schools in the Savannah-Chatham County district, such as White Bluff Elementary, Pulaski Elementary, and Largo-Tibet Elementary, McAllister Elementary has a significantly lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.7% to 8.85% over the past few years. This suggests the student population at McAllister is relatively more affluent, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, despite spending less per student than the nearby Savannah-Chatham County schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

224 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

(912) 851-4040

District: Bryan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
70^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,243

Students who attend McAllister Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Richmond Hill Middle School
High:	Richmond Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 983

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.4%

Hispanic:

8.5%

African American:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McAllister Elementary School ranks better than 94.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Bryan County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), Hispanic (8.5%), African American (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bryan County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McAllister Elementary School is 16.8, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Bryan County School District! (See more...)

Compare McAllister Elementary School employs 58.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McAllister Elementary School is $7,243, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Bryan County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Bryan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bryan County 20^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McAllister Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2018	87.92	136^th	1209	88.8%
2019	82.90	189^th	1234	84.7%
2021	95.94	55^th	1214	95.5%
2022	92.06	101^st	1244	91.9%
2023	94.77	77^th	1242	93.8%
2024	94.64	70^th	1248	94.4%

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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 McAllister Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	668	68	21	40	0	3	32	832
2017	789	84	25	53	0	3	44	998
2018	937	62	27	74	0	1	48	1149
2019	1029	77	30	92	1	4	64	1297
2020	1040	73	29	104	2	4	76	1328
2021	618	55	19	56	1	0	67	816
2022	664	62	20	66	1	0	61	874
2023	708	53	19	74	1	0	60	915
2024	731	64	41	84	1	0	62	983

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 McAllister Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	832	49.0	16.9	10.6
2017	998	55.0	18.1	8.7
2018	1149	67.0	17.1	6.4
2019	1297	78.0	16.6	6.2
2020	1328	83.3	15.9	8
2021	816	49.8	16.3	8.7
2022	874	48.6	17.9	n/a
2023	915	58.0	15.7	8.9
2024	983	58.5	16.8	14.4

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 McAllister Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	832	49.0	16.9	10.6
2017	998	55.0	18.1	8.7
2018	1149	67.0	17.1	6.4
2019	1297	78.0	16.6	6.2
2020	1328	83.3	15.9	8
2021	816	49.8	16.3	8.7
2022	874	48.6	17.9	n/a
2023	915	58.0	15.7	8.9
2024	983	58.5	16.8	14.4

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 McAllister Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$139 (2.2%)	$6,159 (97.8%)	$6,298
2018	$177 (2.5%)	$6,841 (97.5%)	$7,019
2019	$169 (2.3%)	$7,074 (97.7%)	$7,243

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McAllister Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 189^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 77^th of 1242 Elementary schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McAllister Elementary School)	65.3	67.5	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bryan County)	54.2	56.8	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McAllister Elementary School)	74.5	77	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bryan County)	63.5	67.7	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McAllister Elementary School)	59.6	66.2	6.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bryan County)	53.9	52.9	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (McAllister Elementary School)	74.4	86.4	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bryan County)	63.4	69.3	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McAllister Elementary School)	67.8	72.8	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bryan County)	54	57.1	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (McAllister Elementary School)	49.5	64.2	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bryan County)	44.2	60.3	16.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (McAllister Elementary School)	50.7	62.9	12.2%
5th Grade Science (Bryan County)	43.5	56.1	12.6%
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	1297	915	29.5%
African American	77	53	31.2%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	30	19	36.7%
Hispanic	92	74	19.6%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	1029	708	31.2%
Two or More Races	64	60	6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.2%	8.9%	2.7%

Schools Near McAllister Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McAllister Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	224 Veterans Memorial Pkwy	Richmond Hill	31324	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	No	(912) 851-4040	983	59	16.8	14.4%	731 (74.4%)	64 (6.5%)	84 (8.5%)	41 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (6.3%)	94.6	70^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.4%		94.8	77^th of 1242 public elementary schools	93.8%	7		69.4	62.9	73.5				78.5	88.6	65.3				73.5			$7,243	$169	$7,074
Frances Meeks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	488 Warren Hill Road	Richmond Hill	31324	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	No	(912) 851-4100	864	60	14.3	18.2%	617 (71.4%)	60 (6.9%)	100 (11.6%)	25 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.2%)	94.5	74^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.1%		95	73^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	94.1%	1		60.0	71.3	78.6				77.8	81.8	70.7				67.9
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School	Public	4-5	476 Frances Meeks Way	Richmond Hill	31324	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	No	(912) 459-5111	679	49	13.9	45.1%	361 (53.2%)	121 (17.8%)	90 (13.3%)	40 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (9.7%)	81.3	217^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.6%		82.9	199^th of 1242 public elementary schools	84.0%	18			52.1	63.3					68.0	54.5				54.2			$7,926	$178	$7,747
Richmond Hill Elementary School	Public	2-3	473 Frances Meeks Way	Richmond Hill	31324	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	No	(912) 459-5100	670	47	14.2	45.4%	339 (50.6%)	125 (18.7%)	111 (16.6%)	35 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (8.5%)								(n/a)		44.4						56.5									$8,412	$217	$8,195
Richmond Hill Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	471 Frances Meeks Way	Richmond Hill	31324	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	No	(912) 459-5080	748	51	14.5	45.3%	367 (49.1%)	123 (16.4%)	124 (16.6%)	44 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (11.9%)								(n/a)																	$8,637	$242	$8,394
Georgetown School	Public	PK, KG-8	1516 King George Blvd	Savannah	31419	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-3475	525	48	11.0	76.2%	115 (21.9%)	295 (56.2%)	56 (10.7%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	49 (9.3%)	43.7	642^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	48.6%		40.2	682^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	45.1%	40	66.7	23.0	44.1	45.2	33.9	35.7	52.8	35.0	32.2	35.7	32.3	40.5	47.2	42.9	22.9	30.2	$10,357	$237	$10,120
Southwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6020 Ogeechee Rd	Savannah	31419	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-3300	729	48	15.1	81.8%	90 (12.3%)	385 (52.8%)	170 (23.3%)	20 (2.7%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	54 (7.4%)	22.1	980^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.5%		26.8	889^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.4%	91		22.1	18.9	33.3				24.8	32.1	21.2				22.9			$8,943	$422	$8,521
Windsor Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	414 Briarcliff Cir	Savannah	31419	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-3353	451	50	9.0	81.6%	79 (17.5%)	242 (53.7%)	69 (15.3%)	15 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.2%)	35 (7.8%)	24.9	929^th of 1248 public elementary schools	25.6%		26.3	893^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	28.1%	36		25.8	26.7	25.4				30.6	36.0	18.3				22.5			$12,689	$1,527	$11,161
Pulaski Elementary SChool	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Tibet Ave	Savannah	31419	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-6466	576	44	13.2	64.8%	107 (18.6%)	230 (39.9%)	202 (35.1%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.0%)	54.3	515^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.7%		46.9	593^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	52.3%	78		44.0	38.7	45.6				57.1	40.0	30.9				36.8			$10,149	$690	$9,459
Largo-Tibet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Tibet Ave	Savannah	31406	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-3450	611	39	15.6	82.5%	49 (8.0%)	422 (69.1%)	83 (13.6%)	28 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.6%)	14.2	1111^th of 1248 public elementary schools	11.0%		18.8	1025^th of 1242 public elementary schools	17.5%	86		15.5	19.8	26.5				22.3	22.8	7.2				14.5			$10,116	$792	$9,324

Frequently Asked Questions about McAllister Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of McAllister Elementary School?

Students at McAllister Elementary School are 74% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is McAllister Elementary School in?

Bryan County

Is McAllister Elementary School a good school?

Yes. McAllister Elementary School ranks in the top 5.6% of Georgia elementary schools.

How many students attend McAllister Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 983 students attended McAllister Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of McAllister Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Richmond Hill Middle School
High : Richmond Hill High School

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