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:
939^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,296

Students who attend Clay County Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Clay County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 155

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.2%

White:

4.5%

Hispanic:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clay County Elementary ranks worse than 75.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.2%), White (4.5%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clay County Elementary is 8.6. (See more...)

Compare Clay County Elementary employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clay County Elementary is $17,296.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County 159^th 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
2006	5.84	1072^nd	1101	2.6%
2007	15.32	1022^nd	1125	9.2%
2008	21.13	982^nd	1134	13.4%
2009	36.69	816^th	1133	28.0%
2010	43.84	780^th	1183	34.1%
2011	44.64	793^rd	1212	34.6%
2012	37.64	881^st	1201	26.6%
2013	35.36	921^st	1225	24.8%
2014	30.30	974^th	1231	20.9%
2015	9.16	1185^th	1240	4.4%
2016	11.79	1132^nd	1233	8.2%
2017	8.64	1149^th	1205	4.6%
2018	6.73	1190^th	1209	1.6%
2019	8.69	1169^th	1234	5.3%
2022	19.62	997^th	1244	19.9%
2023	30.15	832^nd	1242	33.0%
2024	24.15	939^th	1248	24.8%

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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 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
2024	7	146	0	1	0	0	1	0	155

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
2024	155	17.9	8.6	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
2024	155	17.9	8.6	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clay County Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 1169^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 832^nd 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)	17.6	41.2	23.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay County)	17.6	41.2	23.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay County Elementary)	23.5	23.5
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay County)	23.5	23.5
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Elementary)	6.9	5.9	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County)	6.9	5.9	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Elementary)	20.7	35.3	14.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clay County)	20.7	35.3	14.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Elementary)	26.1	31.3	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County)	26.1	31.3	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.5	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Elementary)	8.7	18.8	10.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clay County)	8.7	18.8	10.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	36.9	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Clay County Elementary)	4.3	12.5	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Clay County)	4.3	12.5	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	39.2	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	140	138	1.4%
African American	136	136
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Clay County Elementary

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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)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clay County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Hobbs Ln	Fort Gaines	39851	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 768-2234	155	18	8.6	100.0%	7 (4.5%)	146 (94.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	24.1	939^th of 1248 public elementary schools	24.8%		30.2	832^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	33.0%	107	11.1	44.4	27.8			18.5	22.2	22.2			33.3			$17,296	$2,323	$14,973
Early County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd	Blakely	39823	Early County	Early County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 723-4101	672	69	9.8	100.0%	97 (14.4%)	543 (80.8%)	12 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	17.6	1049^th of 1248 public elementary schools	15.9%		18.4	1037^th of 1242 public elementary schools	16.5%	12	20.0	14.4	22.2			33.7	13.3	19.7			23.1			$11,157	$1,416	$9,742
Randolph County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	214 Highland Ave	Cuthbert	39840	Randolph County	Randolph County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 732-3794	327	18	18.4	100.0%	12 (3.7%)	307 (93.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	15.2	1097^th of 1248 public elementary schools	12.1%		21.2	985^th of 1242 public elementary schools	20.7%	112	14.7	20.5	17.4			17.6	23.1	23.9			17.4			$12,768	$1,554	$11,213
Quitman County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	173 Kaigler Rd	Georgetown	39854	Quitman County	Quitman County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 334-4298	201	16	12.3	100.0%	48 (23.9%)	142 (70.6%)	4 (2.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	7.9	1222^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	2.1%		8	1213^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.3%	9	10.0	10.0	0.0	9.5	6.3	10.0	20.0	0.0	14.3	6.3	12.5	6.3	0.0	$17,995	$3,753	$14,242
Calhoun County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	133 Cougar Lane	Edison	39846	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 545-7232	196	17	11.7	81.1%	1 (0.5%)	188 (95.9%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	21	994^th of 1248 public elementary schools	20.4%		17.4	1058^th of 1242 public elementary schools	14.8%	64	21.2	3.8	17.2			48.5	3.8	20.7			24.1			$13,109	$1,201	$11,908

Frequently Asked Questions about Clay County Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Clay County Elementary?

Students at Clay County Elementary are 94% African American, 5% White.

What schools do graduates of Clay County Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Clay County Middle School

How many students attend Clay County Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 155 students attended Clay County Elementary.

What district is Clay County Elementary in?

Clay County

Is Clay County Elementary a good school?

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

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