Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Athens, Georgia, part of the Clarke County School District, which is ranked 146 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 581 students, Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, currently at 849 out of 1,248 schools.

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary consistently underperforms the Clarke County and Georgia state averages on standardized tests, with only 17.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 29.7% in the district and 38.4% statewide. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.99% to 82.79%, significantly higher than the state average. Despite spending more per student ($12,853 to $14,969) than nearby schools and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, these additional resources have not translated into improved academic performance.

When compared to other schools in the same district, such as Barrow Elementary and Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary, which have significantly higher test scores and state rankings, Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary's performance has remained relatively stagnant over the past decade. This suggests that the school has struggled to implement effective strategies to improve student learning, despite the challenges of serving a high-poverty student population in a lower-performing school district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1150 Oglethorpe Ave
       Athens, GA  30606


(706) 549-0762

District: Clarke County

SchoolDigger Rank:
849th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
High:    Clarke Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  581

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.2%
Hispanic:
32.7%
White:
21.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 68% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.32. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Clarke County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarke County 146th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.00 957th 1101 13.1%
2007 20.59 976th 1125 13.2%
2008 6.83 1098th 1134 3.2%
2009 7.23 1102nd 1133 2.7%
2010 26.12 978th 1183 17.3%
2011 26.31 1000th 1212 17.5%
2012 29.14 961st 1201 20.0%
2013 27.03 993rd 1225 18.9%
2014 19.21 1065th 1231 13.5%
2015 27.15 915th 1240 26.2%
2016 35.24 800th 1233 35.1%
2017 33.99 792nd 1205 34.3%
2018 44.07 649th 1209 46.3%
2019 34.27 801st 1234 35.1%
2021 22.07 930th 1214 23.4%
2022 27.14 893rd 1244 28.2%
2023 25.07 914th 1242 26.4%
2024 30.32 849th 1248 32.0%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Open Quote We have been at OAES for 3 years now, and have nothing but wonderful things to say about the school. The teachers and administration work diligently to help every student and give so much of their time and love to them. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Open Quote The administration and teachers are absolutely exceptional and there are so many amazing things going on at this school. From dual language immersion to the construction of a new building, awesomeness is being built everyday at OAES. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oglethorpe Avenue 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 555 555
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 439 439
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 426 426
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 412 412
1994 189 234 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1995 150 266 13 39 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 150 266 13 39 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 136 245 10 48 1 n/a n/a 0 440
1998 128 232 10 54 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1999 110 262 6 47 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2000 123 333 6 111 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 91 247 5 119 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2002 69 260 6 115 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2003 69 260 6 115 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2004 53 246 3 137 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2005 46 251 3 155 0 n/a n/a 8 463
2006 30 254 3 169 0 n/a n/a 9 465
2007 34 251 4 187 0 n/a n/a 17 493
2008 44 264 5 208 0 n/a n/a 20 541
2009 34 282 12 226 4 n/a n/a 22 580
2010 62 224 8 235 0 2 17 0 548
2011 59 247 5 235 0 1 26 0 573
2012 62 262 6 237 0 1 32 0 600
2013 64 224 6 240 0 1 32 0 567
2014 67 270 3 249 0 3 26 0 618
2015 58 281 1 224 0 3 22 0 589
2016 77 233 2 226 0 2 17 0 557
2017 81 261 4 231 1 2 17 0 597
2018 93 258 2 214 0 1 19 0 587
2019 109 216 1 229 0 1 23 0 579
2020 119 213 1 231 1 0 23 0 588
2021 120 217 1 211 1 1 21 0 572
2022 138 233 2 200 0 1 26 0 600
2023 123 228 4 190 0 1 35 0 581

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 Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 555 37.0 15.0 49.9
1991 439 33.0 13.3 38.7
1992 426 33.5 12.7 43.7
1993 412 27.0 15.3 42.2
1994 435 31.5 13.8 48
1995 468 33.0 14.2 61.1
1996 468 33.0 14.2 61.1
1997 440 31.0 14.2 61.8
1998 425 32.9 12.9 68.2
1999 425 31.8 13.4 70.1
2000 574 34.3 16.7 57.1
2001 462 26.8 17.2 76.4
2002 450 35.9 12.5 87.8
2003 450 35.9 12.5 87.8
2004 439 37.7 11.6 90.9
2005 463 42.5 10.9 96.7
2006 465 47.9 9.7 99.6
2007 493 49.0 10.1 98.5
2008 541 53.6 10.1 92.7
2009 580 58.0 10.0 92.8
2010 548 51.0 10.7 87.4
2011 573 53.5 10.7 87.4
2012 600 53.0 11.3 86.7
2013 567 51.5 11.0 92.9
2014 618 48.5 12.7 92.2
2015 589 52.0 11.3 87.3
2016 557 52.0 10.7 92.1
2017 597 52.0 11.4 92
2018 587 59.0 9.9 92
2019 579 56.4 10.2 92.1
2020 588 58.0 10.1 86.1
2021 572 59.2 9.6 82
2022 600 57.6 10.4 n/a
2023 581 56.2 10.3 82.8

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 Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 555 37.0 15.0 49.9
1991 439 33.0 13.3 38.7
1992 426 33.5 12.7 43.7
1993 412 27.0 15.3 42.2
1994 435 31.5 13.8 48
1995 468 33.0 14.2 61.1
1996 468 33.0 14.2 61.1
1997 440 31.0 14.2 61.8
1998 425 32.9 12.9 68.2
1999 425 31.8 13.4 70.1
2000 574 34.3 16.7 57.1
2001 462 26.8 17.2 76.4
2002 450 35.9 12.5 87.8
2003 450 35.9 12.5 87.8
2004 439 37.7 11.6 90.9
2005 463 42.5 10.9 96.7
2006 465 47.9 9.7 99.6
2007 493 49.0 10.1 98.5
2008 541 53.6 10.1 92.7
2009 580 58.0 10.0 92.8
2010 548 51.0 10.7 87.4
2011 573 53.5 10.7 87.4
2012 600 53.0 11.3 86.7
2013 567 51.5 11.0 92.9
2014 618 48.5 12.7 92.2
2015 589 52.0 11.3 87.3
2016 557 52.0 10.7 92.1
2017 597 52.0 11.4 92
2018 587 59.0 9.9 92
2019 579 56.4 10.2 92.1
2020 588 58.0 10.1 86.1
2021 572 59.2 9.6 82
2022 600 57.6 10.4 n/a
2023 581 56.2 10.3 82.8

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 Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,123 (8.7%) $11,730 (91.3%) $12,853
2018 $1,233 (8.5%) $13,335 (91.5%) $14,568
2019 $1,405 (9.4%) $13,564 (90.6%) $14,969

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oglethorpe Avenue 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 801st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 914th of 1242 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School)23.122.6
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarke County)3129.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School)26.232.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clarke County)40.436.6
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School)4021
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke County)35.124.6
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School)38.632.1
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clarke County)38.934.7
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School)36.228.2
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke County)34.729.2
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School)39.119.2
 19.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clarke County)30.326.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School)30.415.4
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Clarke County)31.226.9
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students579581
 0.3%
African American216228
 5.6%
American Indian00
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic229190
 17%
Pacific Islander11
White109123
 12.8%
Two or More Races2335
 52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.1%82.8%
 9.3%


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Students at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School are 39% African American, 33% Hispanic, 21% White, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
High : Clarke Central High School

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School ranks 849th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 581 students attended Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary 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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