Saint Marys Elementary School

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

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:
254^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,434

Students who attend Saint Marys Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 580

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.9%

African American:

16.2%

Two or more races:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saint Marys Elementary School ranks better than 79.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Camden County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.9%), African American (16.2%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saint Marys Elementary School is 14.8, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Camden County School District! (See more...)

Compare Saint Marys Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saint Marys Elementary School is $8,434. 5 elementary schools in the Camden County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Camden County:

SchoolDigger ranks Camden County 13^th 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
2006	80.77	144^th	1101	86.9%
2007	68.75	368^th	1125	67.3%
2008	65.34	408^th	1134	64.0%
2009	65.33	419^th	1133	63.0%
2011	68.46	427^th	1212	64.8%
2012	59.07	593^rd	1201	50.6%
2013	70.18	388^th	1225	68.3%
2014	71.24	376^th	1231	69.5%
2015	60.70	419^th	1240	66.2%
2016	70.51	312^th	1233	74.7%
2017	66.84	349^th	1205	71.0%
2018	84.34	173^rd	1209	85.7%
2019	78.22	249^th	1234	79.8%
2021	86.49	151^st	1214	87.6%
2022	83.23	203^rd	1244	83.7%
2023	78.52	247^th	1242	80.1%
2024	77.61	254^th	1248	79.6%

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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 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
2024	365	94	3	55	0	5	58	0	580

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
2024	580	39.0	14.8	60.7

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
2024	580	39.0	14.8	60.7

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 Saint Marys Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 249^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 247^th 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)	44.9	47.3	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)	56	52.7	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saint Marys Elementary School)	50.5	55.9	5.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Camden County)	69	64.8	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Marys Elementary School)	69.6	46.5	23.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)	59	49.4	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saint Marys Elementary School)	73.9	67.7	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)	64.5	61.7	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Marys Elementary School)	63.6	60.8	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)	56.5	56	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saint Marys Elementary School)	53.4	50	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)	57.4	51.5	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Saint Marys Elementary School)	64.4	50	14.4%
5th Grade Science (Camden County)	59	63.6	4.6%
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	653	598	8.4%
African American	127	105	17.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	56	53	5.4%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	405	378	6.7%
Two or More Races	60	57	5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	48.5%	3.1%

Schools Near Saint Marys 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
Saint Marys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Osborne St	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 882-4839	580	39	14.8	60.7%	365 (62.9%)	94 (16.2%)	55 (9.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	58 (10.0%)	77.6	254^th of 1248 public elementary schools	79.6%		78.5	247^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.1%	7	50.6	64.0	53.6	62.1	94.2	47.9	43.8	$8,434	$452	$7,982
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Mickler Dr	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 882-4373	455	33	13.7	49.2%	254 (55.8%)	74 (16.3%)	70 (15.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.4%)	90.6	126^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.9%		90.2	131^st of 1242 public elementary schools	89.5%	5	58.9	61.2	67.1	69.9	74.2	74.3	62.9	$8,573	$382	$8,191
Crooked River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3570 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 673-6995	603	44	13.7	48.4%	344 (57.0%)	108 (17.9%)	86 (14.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (9.6%)	86.9	166^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.7%		72.7	307^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.3%	141	56.3	51.8	65.5	66.3	72.9	59.8	66.7	$7,537	$436	$7,101
Sugarmill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2885 Winding Rd	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 882-8191	661	45	14.6	40.5%	384 (58.1%)	105 (15.9%)	100 (15.1%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (8.9%)	84	188^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.9%		86.4	166^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.6%	22	60.4	71.9	61.2	67.3	76.4	47.6	52.4	$8,532	$545	$7,987
David L Rainer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	850 May Creek Dr	Kingsland	31548	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 729-9071	539	37	14.5	56.6%	277 (51.4%)	128 (23.7%)	71 (13.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	57 (10.6%)	69.4	350^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.0%		67.9	360^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.0%	10	46.2	48.7	56.3	61.5	65.3	35.8	45.7	$9,035	$643	$8,392
Matilda Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Lake Boulevard	Kingsland	31548	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 729-2940	682	47	14.5	50.0%	369 (54.1%)	123 (18.0%)	85 (12.5%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (13.5%)	85	178^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.7%		85.3	178^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.7%		55.3	43.0	65.7	70.7	67.4	58.8	68.6	$7,887	$476	$7,410
Kingsland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 W King Ave	Kingsland	31548	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 729-5246	368	27	13.6	63.9%	234 (63.6%)	46 (12.5%)	44 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.7%)	87.6	158^th of 1248 public elementary schools	87.3%		87	158^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.3%		49.1	45.5	70.3	79.2	86.4	58.1	73.0	$8,279	$419	$7,861
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	277 Roberts Path	Woodbine	31569	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 576-4800	463	34	13.6	70.8%	241 (52.1%)	122 (26.3%)	39 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (13.0%)	84.5	184^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.3%		76.9	265^th of 1242 public elementary schools	78.7%	81	64.4	58.0	54.8	76.7	73.9	43.5	62.9	$9,045	$759	$8,286
Woodbine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	495 Broadwood Dr	Woodbine	31569	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 576-5245	362	28	12.9	65.5%	242 (66.9%)	70 (19.3%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.9%)	85.9	173^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	86.1%		86.3	169^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.4%	4	46.3	52.0	81.6	63.0	70.0	57.1	87.8	$9,265	$403	$8,862

Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Marys Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Saint Marys Elementary School attend?

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

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

Is Saint Marys Elementary School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Saint Marys Elementary School?

Students at Saint Marys Elementary School are 63% White, 16% African American, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

How many students attend Saint Marys Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 580 students attended Saint Marys Elementary School.

What district is Saint Marys Elementary School in?

Camden County

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