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Swainsboro Elementary School

Summary:

Swainsboro Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Swainsboro, Georgia, part of the Emanuel County School District. With 603 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Swainsboro Elementary School has faced significant challenges, including low test scores, high poverty rates, and limited resources compared to nearby higher-performing schools.

On the Georgia Milestones assessments, Swainsboro Elementary School consistently underperforms the state and county averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 24.9% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38.4% statewide. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.8% to 98.18% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. While the school's per-student spending has increased, it remains below the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 13 is higher than the nearby Twin City Elementary School, which has a ratio of 12.6.

The nearby Twin City Elementary School, also in the Emanuel County School District, significantly outperforms Swainsboro Elementary School on test scores, with proficiency rates that are 10-20 percentage points higher across all grade levels and subjects. This suggests that factors beyond just district-level resources and policies may be contributing to the performance gap. Addressing the persistent challenges faced by Swainsboro Elementary School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that addresses the unique needs of the school and its student population.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 258 Tiger Trl
       Swainsboro, GA  30401

(478) 237-7266

District: Emanuel County

SchoolDigger Rank:
870th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Swainsboro Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Swainsboro Middle School
High:    Swainsboro High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  603

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.3%
White:
41.8%
Hispanic:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Swainsboro Elementary School ranks worse than 69.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.12. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Emanuel County:

SchoolDigger ranks Emanuel County 99th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Swainsboro Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 24.73 917th 1101 16.7%
2007 24.26 937th 1125 16.7%
2008 19.74 994th 1134 12.3%
2009 25.55 946th 1133 16.5%
2010 31.18 929th 1183 21.5%
2011 28.22 984th 1212 18.8%
2012 30.83 948th 1201 21.1%
2013 26.05 1002nd 1225 18.2%
2014 22.15 1047th 1231 14.9%
2015 28.60 885th 1240 28.6%
2016 24.84 915th 1233 25.8%
2017 24.52 919th 1205 23.7%
2018 22.90 933rd 1209 22.8%
2019 20.67 986th 1234 20.1%
2021 40.36 673rd 1214 44.6%
2022 32.08 819th 1244 34.2%
2023 28.53 861st 1242 30.7%
2024 29.12 870th 1248 30.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Swainsboro Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Swainsboro Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 404 355 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1999 388 374 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2000 357 371 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2001 358 373 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2002 331 360 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2003 331 360 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2004 338 318 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2005 348 323 3 19 0 n/a n/a 9 702
2006 345 320 5 24 0 n/a n/a 15 709
2007 308 325 5 26 0 n/a n/a 13 677
2008 278 306 9 34 0 n/a n/a 18 645
2009 250 299 11 36 0 n/a n/a 20 616
2010 278 325 7 9 0 0 10 0 629
2011 288 318 4 26 0 0 11 0 647
2012 282 317 4 50 0 0 16 0 669
2013 271 309 4 52 0 0 15 0 651
2014 256 310 3 58 0 0 19 0 646
2015 300 323 4 61 0 0 24 0 712
2016 295 337 5 70 0 0 23 0 730
2017 291 359 3 86 0 0 20 0 759
2018 277 353 8 70 0 0 26 0 734
2019 277 341 7 62 0 0 25 0 712
2020 263 319 7 58 0 0 28 0 675
2021 262 290 7 63 0 0 22 0 644
2022 237 270 6 61 1 0 18 0 593
2023 252 261 11 62 0 0 17 0 603

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 Swainsboro Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 767 52.9 14.5 68.3
1999 769 54.1 14.2 71.3
2000 734 51.5 14.3 70.4
2001 742 45.0 16.5 73.5
2002 707 36.0 19.6 74.5
2003 707 36.0 19.6 74.5
2004 672 39.0 17.2 72.8
2005 702 42.5 16.5 75.6
2006 709 45.3 15.7 76.4
2007 677 45.2 15.0 78.3
2008 645 44.1 14.6 77.2
2009 616 45.5 13.5 81.7
2010 629 45.0 13.9 82.2
2011 647 39.4 16.4 83.8
2012 669 42.8 15.6 83.1
2013 651 41.8 15.5 83.1
2014 646 40.8 15.8 83.1
2015 712 45.0 15.8 83
2016 730 47.0 15.5 87.4
2017 759 47.8 15.8 88.1
2018 734 48.9 15.0 87.7
2019 712 49.1 14.5 86.8
2020 675 45.3 14.9 86.8
2021 644 44.5 14.4 86.8
2022 593 45.0 13.1 n/a
2023 603 46.3 13.0 98.2

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 Swainsboro Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 767 52.9 14.5 68.3
1999 769 54.1 14.2 71.3
2000 734 51.5 14.3 70.4
2001 742 45.0 16.5 73.5
2002 707 36.0 19.6 74.5
2003 707 36.0 19.6 74.5
2004 672 39.0 17.2 72.8
2005 702 42.5 16.5 75.6
2006 709 45.3 15.7 76.4
2007 677 45.2 15.0 78.3
2008 645 44.1 14.6 77.2
2009 616 45.5 13.5 81.7
2010 629 45.0 13.9 82.2
2011 647 39.4 16.4 83.8
2012 669 42.8 15.6 83.1
2013 651 41.8 15.5 83.1
2014 646 40.8 15.8 83.1
2015 712 45.0 15.8 83
2016 730 47.0 15.5 87.4
2017 759 47.8 15.8 88.1
2018 734 48.9 15.0 87.7
2019 712 49.1 14.5 86.8
2020 675 45.3 14.9 86.8
2021 644 44.5 14.4 86.8
2022 593 45.0 13.1 n/a
2023 603 46.3 13.0 98.2

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 Swainsboro Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $838 (11.0%) $6,783 (89.0%) $7,621
2018 $934 (11.3%) $7,310 (88.7%) $8,244
2019 $822 (9.6%) $7,762 (90.4%) $8,584

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Swainsboro 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 986th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 861st of 1242 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Swainsboro Elementary School)23.826.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emanuel County)33.534.4
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Swainsboro Elementary School)27.635.1
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Emanuel County)36.642.6
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Swainsboro Elementary School)2322.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Emanuel County)29.725.5
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Swainsboro Elementary School)27.328
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Emanuel County)32.535.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Swainsboro Elementary School)22.628
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Emanuel County)26.933.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Swainsboro Elementary School)33.916.9
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Emanuel County)27.533.5
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Swainsboro Elementary School)2729.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Emanuel County)26.440.1
 13.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students712603
 15.3%
African American341261
 23.5%
American Indian00
Asian711
 57.1%
Hispanic6262
Pacific Islander00
White277252
 9%
Two or More Races2517
 32%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.8%98.2%
 11.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swainsboro Elementary School

Students at Swainsboro Elementary School are 43% African American, 42% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 603 students attended Swainsboro Elementary School.

Swainsboro Elementary School ranks 870th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Swainsboro Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Swainsboro Middle School
High : Swainsboro High School


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