Crooked River Elementary School

Summary:

Crooked River Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Saint Marys, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 636 students. The school is part of the Camden County School District, which is ranked 13th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crooked River Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in the Milestones Assessment across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates were 65.5% in ELA, 59.8% in Math, and 66.7% in Science, compared to the state averages of 48.2%, 41%, and 41.7%, respectively. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.8 to 15.5 students per teacher. Additionally, Crooked River Elementary's per-student spending has been consistently higher than the state average, ranging from $6,760 to $7,537 over the past three school years.

While Crooked River Elementary outperforms the state averages, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate area. Nearby schools like Woodbine Elementary, Kingsland Elementary, and Mary Lee Clark Elementary have higher proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subject areas. Crooked River Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.4% to 47.96% over the past three school years, suggesting the school serves a population with a higher level of economic need compared to some of the other nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3570 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy
       Saint Marys, GA  31558


(912) 673-6995

District: Camden County

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Crooked River Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  636

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
African American:
17.1%
Hispanic:
16.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Compare Details Crooked River Elementary School ranks better than 86.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Crooked River 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 Crooked River Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.53 270th 1101 75.5%
2007 57.72 536th 1125 52.4%
2008 60.66 488th 1134 57.0%
2009 69.42 346th 1133 69.5%
2010 83.20 129th 1183 89.1%
2011 81.65 174th 1212 85.6%
2012 76.47 257th 1201 78.6%
2013 74.53 309th 1225 74.8%
2014 73.14 336th 1231 72.7%
2015 70.72 308th 1240 75.2%
2016 73.39 286th 1233 76.8%
2017 82.14 186th 1205 84.6%
2018 75.15 274th 1209 77.3%
2019 78.24 248th 1234 79.9%
2021 87.35 140th 1214 88.5%
2022 86.61 166th 1244 86.7%
2023 72.69 307th 1242 75.3%
2024 86.86 166th 1248 86.7%
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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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by a parent
Monday, November 5, 2018

Open Quote Crooked River is a wonderful small school with friendly staff that are willing to go the extra mile for my child. My son has attended this school for kindergarten and first grade. He loves school and has made tremendous progress. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Crooked River 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 590 590
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 841 841
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1006 1006
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1002 1002
1994 810 162 22 30 2 n/a n/a 0 1026
1995 687 159 6 18 5 n/a n/a 0 875
1996 687 159 6 18 5 n/a n/a 0 875
1997 671 138 4 30 3 n/a n/a 0 846
1998 553 154 2 34 2 n/a n/a 0 745
1999 509 145 3 36 5 n/a n/a 0 698
2000 482 132 3 34 4 n/a n/a 0 655
2001 443 155 3 43 2 n/a n/a 0 646
2002 326 140 7 41 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2003 326 140 7 41 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2004 316 121 7 44 4 n/a n/a 0 492
2005 281 107 8 42 2 n/a n/a 47 487
2006 265 106 4 41 5 n/a n/a 37 458
2007 302 122 6 34 0 n/a n/a 39 503
2008 306 118 5 35 2 n/a n/a 49 515
2009 287 100 3 21 3 n/a n/a 51 465
2010 313 87 8 47 8 2 42 0 507
2011 300 93 10 30 4 6 35 0 478
2012 315 126 7 58 2 2 36 0 546
2013 356 123 5 56 4 2 44 0 590
2014 348 129 5 58 3 3 39 0 585
2015 333 119 4 61 2 2 39 0 560
2016 335 112 5 48 0 0 40 0 540
2017 331 110 7 75 1 0 38 0 562
2018 362 99 5 68 4 0 44 0 582
2019 340 109 6 77 2 0 46 0 580
2020 311 112 6 81 2 0 46 0 558
2021 288 95 4 80 0 2 54 0 523
2022 323 108 3 85 1 2 45 0 567
2023 365 109 3 104 3 1 51 0 636

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 Crooked River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 590 33.0 17.8 18.6
1991 841 38.0 22.1 12.1
1992 1006 43.0 23.3 15.2
1993 1002 46.0 21.8 15.4
1994 1026 56.3 18.2 15.4
1995 875 48.0 18.2 16.8
1996 875 48.0 18.2 16.8
1997 846 44.0 19.2 36.4
1998 745 41.0 18.2 45.6
1999 698 41.8 16.7 51.1
2000 655 36.0 18.2 51.5
2001 646 38.0 17.0 46.3
2002 516 30.4 17.0 51.4
2003 516 30.4 17.0 51.4
2004 492 32.0 15.4 55.1
2005 487 41.0 11.9 65.5
2006 458 40.0 11.5 67.9
2007 503 44.0 11.4 57.5
2008 515 40.0 12.9 65
2009 465 39.0 11.9 67.6
2010 507 35.0 14.4 47.3
2011 478 33.0 14.4 43.9
2012 546 32.0 17.0 54.6
2013 590 33.0 17.8 52.9
2014 585 32.0 18.2 55.6
2015 560 33.0 16.9 48.4
2016 540 31.0 17.4 51.7
2017 562 30.0 18.7 47.2
2018 582 30.0 19.4 48.8
2019 580 34.0 17.0 46.6
2020 558 34.0 16.4 43.5
2021 523 37.0 14.1 43.4
2022 567 41.0 13.8 n/a
2023 636 41.0 15.5 48

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 Crooked River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 590 33.0 17.8 18.6
1991 841 38.0 22.1 12.1
1992 1006 43.0 23.3 15.2
1993 1002 46.0 21.8 15.4
1994 1026 56.3 18.2 15.4
1995 875 48.0 18.2 16.8
1996 875 48.0 18.2 16.8
1997 846 44.0 19.2 36.4
1998 745 41.0 18.2 45.6
1999 698 41.8 16.7 51.1
2000 655 36.0 18.2 51.5
2001 646 38.0 17.0 46.3
2002 516 30.4 17.0 51.4
2003 516 30.4 17.0 51.4
2004 492 32.0 15.4 55.1
2005 487 41.0 11.9 65.5
2006 458 40.0 11.5 67.9
2007 503 44.0 11.4 57.5
2008 515 40.0 12.9 65
2009 465 39.0 11.9 67.6
2010 507 35.0 14.4 47.3
2011 478 33.0 14.4 43.9
2012 546 32.0 17.0 54.6
2013 590 33.0 17.8 52.9
2014 585 32.0 18.2 55.6
2015 560 33.0 16.9 48.4
2016 540 31.0 17.4 51.7
2017 562 30.0 18.7 47.2
2018 582 30.0 19.4 48.8
2019 580 34.0 17.0 46.6
2020 558 34.0 16.4 43.5
2021 523 37.0 14.1 43.4
2022 567 41.0 13.8 n/a
2023 636 41.0 15.5 48

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 Crooked River Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $410 (5.9%) $6,514 (94.1%) $6,924
2018 $374 (5.5%) $6,386 (94.5%) $6,760
2019 $436 (5.8%) $7,101 (94.2%) $7,537

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Crooked River Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 248th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 307th of 1242 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crooked River Elementary School)54.852.3
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)5652.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crooked River Elementary School)72.655.8
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Camden County)6964.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crooked River Elementary School)58.956
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)5949.4
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crooked River Elementary School)61.653.8
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)64.561.7
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crooked River Elementary School)56.340
 16.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)56.556
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Crooked River Elementary School)53.543.3
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)57.451.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Crooked River Elementary School)54.752.2
 2.5%
   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 Students580636
 9.7%
African American109109
American Indian23
 50%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic77104
 35.1%
Pacific Islander01
White340365
 7.4%
Two or More Races4651
 10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%48%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Crooked River Elementary School

Crooked River Elementary School ranks 166th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 636 students attended Crooked River Elementary School.

Students who attend Crooked River Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

Students at Crooked River Elementary School are 57% White, 17% African American, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.


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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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