Clay County Elementary

Summary:

Clay County Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Gaines, Georgia, serving 138 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clay County School District, which is ranked 159 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clay County Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, especially in 3rd and 5th grade. The school has been ranked in the bottom 25% of Georgia elementary schools for several years and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the lowest-performing schools in the state. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 12.4 students per teacher, and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, suggesting that resources are not being effectively translated into improved academic outcomes.

The challenges faced by Clay County Elementary are not unique, as the surrounding schools, such as Calhoun County Elementary, Early County Elementary, Randolph County Elementary, and Quitman County Elementary, all have similar low rankings and performance levels. This suggests a broader systemic issue in the region's education system that needs to be addressed, potentially through collaboration and resource sharing among the schools to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 Hobbs Ln
       Fort Gaines, GA  39851


(229) 768-2234

District: Clay County

SchoolDigger Rank:
939th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Clay County Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Clay County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  138

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.6%
Asian:
0.7%
Hispanic:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Clay County Elementary ranks worse than 75.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.15. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Clay County Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County 159th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clay County Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 5.84 1072nd 1101 2.6%
2007 15.32 1022nd 1125 9.2%
2008 21.13 982nd 1134 13.4%
2009 36.69 816th 1133 28.0%
2010 43.84 780th 1183 34.1%
2011 44.64 793rd 1212 34.6%
2012 37.64 881st 1201 26.6%
2013 35.36 921st 1225 24.8%
2014 30.30 974th 1231 20.9%
2015 9.16 1185th 1240 4.4%
2016 11.79 1132nd 1233 8.2%
2017 8.64 1149th 1205 4.6%
2018 6.73 1190th 1209 1.6%
2019 8.69 1169th 1234 5.3%
2022 19.62 997th 1244 19.9%
2023 30.15 832nd 1242 33.0%
2024 24.15 939th 1248 24.8%
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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 Clay County Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 11 237 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2005 4 263 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 274
2006 7 262 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 276
2007 7 250 0 0 0 n/a n/a 8 265
2008 3 249 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 257
2009 1 244 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 249
2010 2 249 0 0 0 0 0 0 251
2011 3 230 0 1 0 0 0 0 234
2012 5 243 0 0 0 0 0 0 248
2013 7 238 0 0 0 0 0 0 245
2014 7 238 0 0 0 0 2 0 247
2015 7 212 0 0 1 0 2 0 222
2016 7 187 0 0 4 0 1 0 199
2017 4 152 0 1 2 0 3 0 162
2018 2 164 0 1 1 0 2 0 170
2019 3 136 0 0 1 0 0 0 140
2020 1 147 0 0 1 0 2 0 151
2021 0 129 0 0 0 0 1 0 130
2022 0 135 0 1 0 0 0 0 136
2023 0 136 1 1 0 0 0 0 138

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 Clay County Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 248 20.5 12.1 91.9
2005 274 23.0 11.9 95.5
2006 276 21.1 13.1 98.1
2007 265 22.0 12.0 96.1
2008 257 22.0 11.7 97.6
2009 249 24.0 10.4 97.1
2010 251 21.0 11.9 95.6
2011 234 18.0 13.0 92.7
2012 248 16.0 15.5 92.3
2013 245 16.0 15.3 96.7
2014 247 16.0 15.4 97.2
2015 222 16.0 13.8 98.6
2016 199 13.0 15.3 98.5
2017 162 13.0 12.4 97.5
2018 170 13.2 12.8 95.3
2019 140 12.3 11.3 100
2020 151 11.9 12.6 100
2021 130 12.5 10.4 100
2022 136 10.9 12.4 n/a
2023 138 14.8 9.3 100

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 Clay County Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 248 20.5 12.1 91.9
2005 274 23.0 11.9 95.5
2006 276 21.1 13.1 98.1
2007 265 22.0 12.0 96.1
2008 257 22.0 11.7 97.6
2009 249 24.0 10.4 97.1
2010 251 21.0 11.9 95.6
2011 234 18.0 13.0 92.7
2012 248 16.0 15.5 92.3
2013 245 16.0 15.3 96.7
2014 247 16.0 15.4 97.2
2015 222 16.0 13.8 98.6
2016 199 13.0 15.3 98.5
2017 162 13.0 12.4 97.5
2018 170 13.2 12.8 95.3
2019 140 12.3 11.3 100
2020 151 11.9 12.6 100
2021 130 12.5 10.4 100
2022 136 10.9 12.4 n/a
2023 138 14.8 9.3 100

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 Clay County Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $3,095 (20.7%) $11,821 (79.3%) $14,916
2018 $2,284 (16.2%) $11,783 (83.8%) $14,067
2019 $2,322 (13.4%) $14,973 (86.6%) $17,296

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clay County Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1169th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 832nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 27.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Elementary)17.641.2
 23.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay County)17.641.2
 23.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay County Elementary)23.523.5
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay County)23.523.5
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Elementary)6.95.9
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County)6.95.9
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Elementary)20.735.3
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clay County)20.735.3
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Elementary)26.131.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County)26.131.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.5
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Elementary)8.718.8
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clay County)8.718.8
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4136.9
 4.1%
5th Grade Science (Clay County Elementary)4.312.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Clay County)4.312.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4339.2
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students140138
 1.4%
African American136136
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clay County Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 138 students attended Clay County Elementary.

Clay County Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.8% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students who attend Clay County Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clay County Middle School

Students at Clay County Elementary are 99% African American.


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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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