Saint Marys Elementary School

Summary:

Saint Marys Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 598 students in grades PK-5 in Saint Marys, Georgia, which is part of the highly-ranked Camden County School District. This top-performing school has consistently been ranked in the top 25% of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 254 out of 1,248 schools.

Saint Marys Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school's 4th grade math proficiency rate was an impressive 94.2%, significantly higher than the state average of 48.1%. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 14.2 is lower than nearby schools, allowing for more individualized attention. Despite serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 48.49% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Saint Marys Elementary is able to achieve these strong academic outcomes, suggesting effective strategies for supporting these students.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Camden County School District, such as Woodbine Elementary, Kingsland Elementary, and Mamie Lou Gross Elementary, Saint Marys Elementary consistently outperforms the district average in test scores, particularly in mathematics. This high-performing school serves as a model for other schools in the region, demonstrating the potential for public schools to deliver excellent educational outcomes, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 600 Osborne St
       Saint Marys, GA  31558


(912) 882-4839

District: Camden County

SchoolDigger Rank:
254th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Saint Marys Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Saint Marys Middle School
High:    Camden County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  598

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
African American:
17.6%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.5% Help


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Compare Details Saint Marys Elementary School ranks better than 79.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.61. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Camden County:

SchoolDigger ranks Camden County 13th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saint Marys Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.77 144th 1101 86.9%
2007 68.75 368th 1125 67.3%
2008 65.34 408th 1134 64.0%
2009 65.33 419th 1133 63.0%
2011 68.46 427th 1212 64.8%
2012 59.07 593rd 1201 50.6%
2013 70.18 388th 1225 68.3%
2014 71.24 376th 1231 69.5%
2015 60.70 419th 1240 66.2%
2016 70.51 312th 1233 74.7%
2017 66.84 349th 1205 71.0%
2018 84.34 173rd 1209 85.7%
2019 78.22 249th 1234 79.8%
2021 86.49 151st 1214 87.6%
2022 83.23 203rd 1244 83.7%
2023 78.52 247th 1242 80.1%
2024 77.61 254th 1248 79.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Saint Marys 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 662 662
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 768 768
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 754 754
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 789 789
1994 626 185 11 21 4 n/a n/a 0 847
1995 497 146 10 26 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 497 146 10 26 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 532 149 11 22 5 n/a n/a 0 719
1998 494 100 5 15 4 n/a n/a 0 618
1999 467 97 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 413 90 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 514
2001 402 84 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 408 65 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 408 65 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 379 75 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 374 66 6 14 4 n/a n/a 19 483
2006 346 69 5 9 2 n/a n/a 25 456
2007 411 96 9 18 2 n/a n/a 31 567
2008 376 88 8 19 1 n/a n/a 26 518
2009 345 66 9 15 3 n/a n/a 27 465
2010 425 118 8 32 3 0 41 0 627
2011 452 139 5 37 4 1 52 0 690
2012 386 129 4 37 4 1 39 0 600
2013 418 135 0 37 0 1 43 0 634
2014 393 126 0 46 0 1 47 0 613
2015 415 145 1 45 4 2 45 0 657
2016 412 128 5 46 3 3 48 0 645
2017 397 133 3 40 1 2 58 0 634
2018 409 134 4 52 0 2 69 0 670
2019 405 127 3 56 0 2 60 0 653
2020 386 120 3 50 0 2 60 0 621
2021 372 116 3 56 0 2 59 0 608
2022 380 99 2 43 0 2 56 0 582
2023 378 105 3 53 0 2 57 0 598

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 Saint Marys Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 662 34.0 19.4 20.4
1991 768 38.0 20.2 26.7
1992 754 41.0 18.3 26.4
1993 789 37.0 21.3 29.8
1994 847 45.2 18.7 30.8
1995 680 37.0 18.4 30.3
1996 680 37.0 18.4 30.3
1997 719 37.5 19.2 35.3
1998 618 34.8 17.8 28.8
1999 582 33.8 17.2 32
2000 514 33.5 15.3 34.4
2001 491 28.0 17.5 35
2002 484 29.2 16.6 35.7
2003 484 29.2 16.6 35.7
2004 474 31.0 15.3 43.7
2005 483 36.0 13.4 44.4
2006 456 37.0 12.3 41.5
2007 567 43.0 13.2 43.7
2008 518 42.0 12.3 39.6
2009 465 37.0 12.6 40.9
2010 627 39.0 16.0 55.5
2011 690 41.0 16.8 58.3
2012 600 38.0 15.7 60.5
2013 634 38.5 16.4 58.8
2014 613 39.5 15.5 59.4
2015 657 38.0 17.2 58.6
2016 645 41.0 15.7 56
2017 634 40.0 15.8 50.2
2018 670 40.0 16.7 52.2
2019 653 41.0 15.9 51.6
2020 621 40.0 15.5 52.5
2021 608 40.0 15.2 47
2022 582 43.0 13.5 n/a
2023 598 42.0 14.2 48.5

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 Saint Marys Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 662 34.0 19.4 20.4
1991 768 38.0 20.2 26.7
1992 754 41.0 18.3 26.4
1993 789 37.0 21.3 29.8
1994 847 45.2 18.7 30.8
1995 680 37.0 18.4 30.3
1996 680 37.0 18.4 30.3
1997 719 37.5 19.2 35.3
1998 618 34.8 17.8 28.8
1999 582 33.8 17.2 32
2000 514 33.5 15.3 34.4
2001 491 28.0 17.5 35
2002 484 29.2 16.6 35.7
2003 484 29.2 16.6 35.7
2004 474 31.0 15.3 43.7
2005 483 36.0 13.4 44.4
2006 456 37.0 12.3 41.5
2007 567 43.0 13.2 43.7
2008 518 42.0 12.3 39.6
2009 465 37.0 12.6 40.9
2010 627 39.0 16.0 55.5
2011 690 41.0 16.8 58.3
2012 600 38.0 15.7 60.5
2013 634 38.5 16.4 58.8
2014 613 39.5 15.5 59.4
2015 657 38.0 17.2 58.6
2016 645 41.0 15.7 56
2017 634 40.0 15.8 50.2
2018 670 40.0 16.7 52.2
2019 653 41.0 15.9 51.6
2020 621 40.0 15.5 52.5
2021 608 40.0 15.2 47
2022 582 43.0 13.5 n/a
2023 598 42.0 14.2 48.5

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 Saint Marys Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $322 (4.2%) $7,372 (95.8%) $7,694
2018 $321 (4.2%) $7,327 (95.8%) $7,648
2019 $452 (5.4%) $7,982 (94.6%) $8,434

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saint Marys 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 249th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 247th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saint Marys Elementary School)44.947.3
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)5652.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saint Marys Elementary School)50.555.9
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Camden County)6964.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Marys Elementary School)69.646.5
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)5949.4
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saint Marys Elementary School)73.967.7
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)64.561.7
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Marys Elementary School)63.660.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)56.556
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saint Marys Elementary School)53.450
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)57.451.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Saint Marys Elementary School)64.450
 14.4%
   5th Grade Science (Camden County)5963.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students653598
 8.4%
African American127105
 17.3%
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic5653
 5.4%
Pacific Islander22
White405378
 6.7%
Two or More Races6057
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%48.5%
 3.1%


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Saint Marys Elementary School ranks 254th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 598 students attended Saint Marys Elementary School.

Students who attend Saint Marys Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saint Marys Middle School
High : Camden County High School

Students at Saint Marys Elementary School are 63% White, 18% African American, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.


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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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