Claxton Elementary School

Summary:

Claxton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Claxton, Georgia, which is part of the Evans County School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools, with a 0-star rating in the most recent school year.

Claxton Elementary School faces significant academic and resource challenges. It consistently underperforms the state and county averages on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with only 11.1% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 38.4%. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.82% to 96.95%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Claxton Elementary spends between $7,463 and $9,565 per student, which is lower than the state average.

While the nearby schools, such as Metter Elementary, Langston Chapel Elementary, and Bryan County Elementary, generally outperform Claxton Elementary on academic measures, Claxton's performance has remained stagnant or even declined over the past several years, with no significant improvements in test scores or school rankings. This suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that are not being adequately addressed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6463 US Highway 301
Claxton, GA 30417

(912) 739-2714

District: Evans County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1181^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,565

Students who attend Claxton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Claxton Middle School
High:	Claxton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 866

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.9%

White:

28.4%

Hispanic:

26.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Claxton Elementary School ranks worse than 94.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Claxton Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.9%), White (28.4%), Hispanic (26.2%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Claxton Elementary School employs 73.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Claxton Elementary School is $9,565.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Evans County:

SchoolDigger ranks Evans County 200^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Claxton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	44.96	701^st	1101	36.3%
2007	51.92	626^th	1125	44.4%
2008	44.14	721^st	1134	36.4%
2009	53.60	586^th	1133	48.3%
2010	47.76	730^th	1183	38.3%
2011	50.97	698^th	1212	42.4%
2012	53.64	679^th	1201	43.5%
2013	43.78	829^th	1225	32.3%
2014	36.76	916^th	1231	25.6%
2015	28.10	896^th	1240	27.7%
2016	33.45	822^nd	1233	33.3%
2017	30.89	825^th	1205	31.5%
2018	26.14	894^th	1209	26.1%
2019	21.56	977^th	1234	20.8%
2021	20.91	945^th	1214	22.2%
2022	14.11	1085^th	1244	12.8%
2023	10.78	1166^th	1242	6.1%
2024	10.23	1181^st	1248	5.4%

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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 Claxton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	495	494	0	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	1043
2000	462	484	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	1006
2001	462	457	6	68	0	n/a	n/a	0	993
2002	417	425	3	107	2	n/a	n/a	0	954
2003	417	425	3	107	2	n/a	n/a	0	954
2004	384	401	2	111	0	n/a	n/a	0	898
2005	398	371	1	142	0	n/a	n/a	20	932
2006	393	361	2	165	0	n/a	n/a	25	946
2007	356	367	3	179	0	n/a	n/a	25	930
2008	358	378	6	195	0	n/a	n/a	34	971
2009	371	373	8	220	2	n/a	n/a	37	1011
2010	383	359	5	242	1	0	18	0	1008
2011	430	364	6	251	1	0	24	0	1076
2012	433	365	5	244	1	0	26	0	1074
2013	451	372	2	263	1	0	24	0	1113
2014	443	365	3	249	0	0	19	0	1079
2015	405	368	3	270	0	0	18	0	1064
2016	379	344	2	276	0	0	26	0	1027
2017	369	353	4	258	0	0	29	0	1013
2018	372	350	6	266	0	0	29	0	1023
2019	338	361	4	263	0	0	36	0	1002
2020	324	339	6	256	0	0	41	0	966
2021	275	328	4	238	2	0	37	0	884
2022	277	308	2	228	1	0	43	0	859
2023	294	318	2	210	0	0	57	0	881
2024	246	337	2	227	6	0	48	0	866

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 Claxton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1043	59.9	17.4	72.8
2000	1006	58.9	17.1	67.5
2001	993	46.5	21.4	75.3
2002	954	54.1	17.6	72.9
2003	954	54.1	17.6	72.9
2004	898	52.3	17.2	77.4
2005	932	61.5	15.2	78.8
2006	946	61.9	15.3	77.6
2007	930	59.1	15.7	69.5
2008	971	60.1	16.2	83.8
2009	1011	61.8	16.4	86.4
2010	1008	69.9	14.4	85.2
2011	1076	70.7	15.2	84.6
2012	1074	70.7	15.1	85.9
2013	1113	72.4	15.3	88.5
2014	1079	72.9	14.8	99.7
2015	1064	73.0	14.5	97.9
2016	1027	69.0	14.8	99.7
2017	1013	66.6	15.2	100
2018	1023	60.0	17.0	100
2019	1002	62.5	16.0	100
2020	966	69.1	13.9	96.9
2021	884	67.4	13.1	96.9
2022	859	74.7	11.4	n/a
2023	881	73.5	11.9	96.8
2024	866	73.8	11.7	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 Claxton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1043	59.9	17.4	72.8
2000	1006	58.9	17.1	67.5
2001	993	46.5	21.4	75.3
2002	954	54.1	17.6	72.9
2003	954	54.1	17.6	72.9
2004	898	52.3	17.2	77.4
2005	932	61.5	15.2	78.8
2006	946	61.9	15.3	77.6
2007	930	59.1	15.7	69.5
2008	971	60.1	16.2	83.8
2009	1011	61.8	16.4	86.4
2010	1008	69.9	14.4	85.2
2011	1076	70.7	15.2	84.6
2012	1074	70.7	15.1	85.9
2013	1113	72.4	15.3	88.5
2014	1079	72.9	14.8	99.7
2015	1064	73.0	14.5	97.9
2016	1027	69.0	14.8	99.7
2017	1013	66.6	15.2	100
2018	1023	60.0	17.0	100
2019	1002	62.5	16.0	100
2020	966	69.1	13.9	96.9
2021	884	67.4	13.1	96.9
2022	859	74.7	11.4	n/a
2023	881	73.5	11.9	96.8
2024	866	73.8	11.7	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 Claxton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$928 (12.4%)	$6,535 (87.6%)	$7,463
2018	$832 (11.1%)	$6,658 (88.9%)	$7,490
2019	$1,022 (10.7%)	$8,543 (89.3%)	$9,565

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Claxton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 977^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1166^th of 1242 Elementary schools	14.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Claxton Elementary School)	24.1	12.4	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Evans County)	24.1	12.4	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Claxton Elementary School)	38.2	23.3	14.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Evans County)	38.2	23.3	14.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Claxton Elementary School)	18.1	9.2	8.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Evans County)	18.1	9.2	8.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Claxton Elementary School)	25	12	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Evans County)	25	12	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Claxton Elementary School)	24.4	15.6	8.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Evans County)	24.4	15.6	8.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Claxton Elementary School)	26.5	8.2	18.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Evans County)	26.5	8.2	18.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Claxton Elementary School)	29	12.2	16.8%
5th Grade Science (Evans County)	29	12.2	16.8%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1002	881	12.1%
African American	361	318	11.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	263	210	20.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	338	294	13%
Two or More Races	36	57	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	96.8%	3.2%

Schools Near Claxton Elementary School

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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)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Claxton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6463 US Highway 301	Claxton	30417	Evans County	Evans County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 739-2714	866	74	11.7	100.0%	246 (28.4%)	337 (38.9%)	227 (26.2%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.5%)	10.2	1181^st of 1248 public elementary schools	5.4%		10.8	1166^th of 1242 public elementary schools	6.1%	15	11.1	15.3	14.5	15.1	20.6	11.5	15.3	$9,565	$1,022	$8,543
Nevils Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8438 Nevils Groveland Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8320	453	35	12.9	61.4%	337 (74.4%)	41 (9.1%)	43 (9.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	80.1	229^th of 1248 public elementary schools	81.7%		77.6	257^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.3%	28	44.8	47.9	65.8	50.7	66.2	64.4	65.8	$10,122	$448	$9,674
North Tattnall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26189 Hwy 23	Collins	30421	Tattnall County	Tattnall County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(912) 693-2455	883	72	12.2	88.4%	405 (45.9%)	206 (23.3%)	201 (22.8%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.4%)	23.5	954^th of 1248 public elementary schools	23.6%					(n/a)	18.3	21.1	32.4	25.0	31.3	27.5	24.6
South Tattnall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	102 Loves Chapel Road	Glennville	30427	Tattnall County	Tattnall County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(912) 654-3931	825	69	11.9	85.2%	430 (52.1%)	173 (21.0%)	175 (21.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.5%)	36.1	755^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.5%					(n/a)	22.3	26.5	38.8	44.6	33.7	34.9	30.2
Bryan County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Payne Dr	Pembroke	31321	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 626-5033	1,011	80	12.5	77.0%	654 (64.7%)	180 (17.8%)	84 (8.3%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (8.5%)	72.9	309^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.2%		57.2	484^th of 1242 public elementary schools	61.0%	175	46.3	41.0	61.1	66.7	64.7	47.1	45.2	$11,038	$1,039	$9,999
Langston Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Langston Chapel Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8700	647	62	10.4	100.0%	115 (17.8%)	372 (57.5%)	106 (16.4%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.1%)	14	1118^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.4%		15.4	1085^th of 1242 public elementary schools	12.6%	33	16.1	12.5	29.2	16.1	21.6	22.9	9.4	$11,099	$1,635	$9,464
Metter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	33661 Ga Highway 129 S	Metter	30439	Candler County	Candler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 685-5050	993	67	14.7	91.5%	474 (47.7%)	277 (27.9%)	186 (18.7%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.2%)	40.3	689^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.8%		37.9	726^th of 1242 public elementary schools	41.5%	37	33.6	25.3	34.2	30.8	37.0	47.7	38.6	$8,429	$866	$7,563

Frequently Asked Questions about Claxton Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Claxton Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Claxton Middle School
High : Claxton High School

What district is Claxton Elementary School in?

Evans County

How many students attend Claxton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 866 students attended Claxton Elementary School.

Is Claxton Elementary School a good school?

Claxton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.4% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Claxton Elementary School?

Students at Claxton Elementary School are 39% African American, 28% White, 26% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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