Stark Elementary School

Summary:

Stark Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jackson, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 656 students. The school is part of the Butts County School District, which is ranked 126 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stark Elementary School's test scores are generally lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 33% to 37%, compared to the state average of 37% to 48.2%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 33.3% to 35.1%, compared to the state average of 41% to 48.1%. Additionally, Stark Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.23% to 88.67% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking between 686 and 902 out of over 1,200 schools over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Stark Elementary School to the other nearby schools in the Butts County district, such as Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School and Jackson Elementary School, it performs similarly or slightly worse in terms of test scores and other metrics. The consistent underperformance of Stark Elementary School, coupled with its high poverty rates, suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that require a comprehensive and targeted approach to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 209 Stark Rd
       Jackson, GA  30233


(770) 775-9470

District: Butts County

SchoolDigger Rank:
692nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Stark Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Henderson Middle School
High:    Jackson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  656

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.2%
African American:
24.5%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.2% Help


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Compare Details Stark Elementary School ranks worse than 55.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.25. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Butts County:

SchoolDigger ranks Butts County 126th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stark Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 36.33 868th 1183 26.6%
2011 42.45 817th 1212 32.6%
2012 49.42 734th 1201 38.9%
2013 48.30 763rd 1225 37.7%
2014 50.28 741st 1231 39.8%
2015 27.77 902nd 1240 27.3%
2016 25.98 906th 1233 26.5%
2017 40.91 686th 1205 43.1%
2018 36.88 749th 1209 38.0%
2019 37.37 754th 1234 38.9%
2021 35.78 742nd 1214 38.9%
2022 27.26 891st 1244 28.4%
2023 36.45 748th 1242 39.8%
2024 40.25 692nd 1248 44.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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

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Enrollment information for Stark Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 478 180 5 13 1 n/a n/a 27 704
2010 481 151 0 20 0 0 28 0 680
2011 484 157 1 23 0 0 24 0 689
2012 478 139 1 24 0 0 25 0 667
2013 465 149 0 24 0 0 24 0 662
2014 469 157 1 31 1 0 28 0 687
2015 473 167 1 23 1 0 27 0 692
2016 441 161 1 29 1 0 31 0 664
2017 409 153 1 13 0 0 31 0 607
2018 412 155 2 10 0 0 35 0 614
2019 393 177 2 8 0 0 44 0 624
2020 384 159 3 15 0 0 52 0 613
2021 403 146 2 20 0 0 47 0 618
2022 416 140 1 18 0 0 49 0 624
2023 421 161 1 22 0 3 48 0 656

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 Stark Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 704 41.0 17.2 57.8
2010 680 42.3 16.0 59.9
2011 689 41.5 16.6 56.9
2012 667 41.0 16.2 63.1
2013 662 38.0 17.4 65
2014 687 39.7 17.3 77.3
2015 692 42.0 16.4 77.3
2016 664 42.0 15.8 86.9
2017 607 40.8 14.8 87
2018 614 40.8 15.0 87
2019 624 41.8 14.9 88.6
2020 613 42.8 14.3 88.6
2021 618 41.4 14.9 88.7
2022 624 43.4 14.3 n/a
2023 656 45.4 14.4 83.2

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 Stark Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 704 41.0 17.2 57.8
2010 680 42.3 16.0 59.9
2011 689 41.5 16.6 56.9
2012 667 41.0 16.2 63.1
2013 662 38.0 17.4 65
2014 687 39.7 17.3 77.3
2015 692 42.0 16.4 77.3
2016 664 42.0 15.8 86.9
2017 607 40.8 14.8 87
2018 614 40.8 15.0 87
2019 624 41.8 14.9 88.6
2020 613 42.8 14.3 88.6
2021 618 41.4 14.9 88.7
2022 624 43.4 14.3 n/a
2023 656 45.4 14.4 83.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stark Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $485 (5.3%) $8,712 (94.7%) $9,197
2018 $620 (6.6%) $8,735 (93.4%) $9,356
2019 $695 (7.1%) $9,048 (92.9%) $9,743

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stark 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 754th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 748th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stark Elementary School)33.737.1
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Butts County)30.530.8
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stark Elementary School)34.742.7
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Butts County)39.738
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stark Elementary School)3027.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Butts County)29.824.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stark Elementary School)36.737.8
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Butts County)37.639.7
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stark Elementary School)33.723.3
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Butts County)32.730.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stark Elementary School)28.417.4
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Butts County)32.321.1
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Stark Elementary School)46.327.9
 18.4%
   5th Grade Science (Butts County)36.623
 13.6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students624656
 5.1%
African American177161
 9%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic822
 175%
Pacific Islander03
White393421
 7.1%
Two or More Races4448
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%83.2%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Stark Elementary School

Students at Stark Elementary School are 64% White, 25% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 656 students attended Stark Elementary School.

Stark Elementary School ranks 692nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Henderson Middle School
High : Jackson High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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