Sara Harp Minter Elementary School

Q: Is Sara Harp Minter Elementary School a good school?

Sara Harp Minter Elementary School ranks 167 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Fayetteville, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 783 students. The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 9th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sara Harp Minter Elementary consistently performs well on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, with a significant percentage of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's performance exceeded the Fayette County and Georgia state averages in most subject areas. Over the past several years, the school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 15% of Georgia elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, Sara Harp Minter Elementary ranked 167th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Sara Harp Minter Elementary to the nearby schools in the Fayette County district, it stands out as one of the top-performing schools. Schools like Braelinn Elementary and Peeples Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, but Sara Harp Minter Elementary maintains a higher statewide ranking and more consistent test scores. The school's success may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio, higher per-student spending, and the socioeconomic factors of its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1650 Highway 85 S
Fayetteville, GA 30215

(770) 716-3910

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
167^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,147

Students who attend Sara Harp Minter Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Whitewater Middle School
High:	Whitewater High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 737

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.1%

African American:

24.6%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sara Harp Minter Elementary School ranks better than 86.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 7^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), African American (24.6%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is 14.4. 11 elementary schools in the Fayette County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sara Harp Minter Elementary School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is $10,147, which is the lowest among 14 elementary schools in the Fayette County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sara Harp Minter Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 9^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sara Harp Minter Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	87.90	52^nd	1101	95.3%
2007	87.14	80^th	1125	92.9%
2008	88.44	59^th	1134	94.8%
2009	84.16	112^th	1133	90.1%
2010	83.29	127^th	1183	89.3%
2011	86.26	76^th	1212	93.7%
2012	86.61	50^th	1201	95.8%
2013	82.81	128^th	1225	89.6%
2014	80.98	163^rd	1231	86.8%
2015	86.78	143^rd	1240	88.5%
2016	82.66	180^th	1233	85.4%
2017	91.37	100^th	1205	91.7%
2018	91.14	98^th	1209	91.9%
2019	91.35	102^nd	1234	91.7%
2021	89.84	118^th	1214	90.3%
2022	86.96	158^th	1244	87.3%
2023	90.67	126^th	1242	89.9%
2024	86.69	167^th	1248	86.6%

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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 Sara Harp Minter Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	542	66	7	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	627
2003	542	66	7	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	627
2004	614	65	10	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	704
2005	631	64	13	11	2	n/a	n/a	14	735
2006	607	77	14	11	3	n/a	n/a	18	730
2007	587	74	10	19	1	n/a	n/a	16	707
2008	540	82	10	29	1	n/a	n/a	19	681
2009	513	71	8	25	0	n/a	n/a	21	638
2010	467	65	5	31	0	1	34	0	603
2011	450	61	7	28	0	1	26	0	573
2012	451	49	11	35	0	2	28	0	576
2013	451	53	14	34	0	2	22	0	576
2014	492	144	40	32	2	0	28	0	738
2015	494	152	40	31	3	0	24	0	744
2016	463	162	36	37	3	1	32	0	734
2017	427	159	32	43	3	0	37	0	701
2018	468	153	31	55	4	0	41	0	752
2019	468	152	32	69	5	0	45	0	771
2020	447	145	32	78	4	0	57	0	763
2021	418	144	30	90	3	0	61	0	746
2022	400	169	33	91	6	2	71	0	772
2023	393	175	34	105	6	1	69	0	783
2024	362	181	34	96	5	1	58	0	737

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 Sara Harp Minter Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	627	40.6	15.4	8.3
2003	627	40.6	15.4	8.3
2004	704	43.7	16.1	7.7
2005	735	47.7	15.4	8.3
2006	730	46.9	15.6	9.8
2007	707	47.5	14.9	11.9
2008	681	47.5	14.3	12.8
2009	638	46.0	13.9	10.9
2010	603	40.0	15.0	15.3
2011	573	38.5	14.8	18
2012	576	42.5	13.5	19.6
2013	576	40.0	14.4	21.4
2014	738	46.5	15.8	15.2
2015	744	47.0	15.8	16.3
2016	734	49.0	14.9	17.7
2017	701	46.5	15.0	15.3
2018	752	46.0	16.3	14.9
2019	771	50.0	15.4	13.2
2020	763	50.5	15.1	12.7
2021	746	50.0	14.9	15.1
2022	772	52.8	14.6	n/a
2023	783	52.0	15.0	18
2024	737	51.0	14.4	24.4

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 Sara Harp Minter Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	627	40.6	15.4	8.3
2003	627	40.6	15.4	8.3
2004	704	43.7	16.1	7.7
2005	735	47.7	15.4	8.3
2006	730	46.9	15.6	9.8
2007	707	47.5	14.9	11.9
2008	681	47.5	14.3	12.8
2009	638	46.0	13.9	10.9
2010	603	40.0	15.0	15.3
2011	573	38.5	14.8	18
2012	576	42.5	13.5	19.6
2013	576	40.0	14.4	21.4
2014	738	46.5	15.8	15.2
2015	744	47.0	15.8	16.3
2016	734	49.0	14.9	17.7
2017	701	46.5	15.0	15.3
2018	752	46.0	16.3	14.9
2019	771	50.0	15.4	13.2
2020	763	50.5	15.1	12.7
2021	746	50.0	14.9	15.1
2022	772	52.8	14.6	n/a
2023	783	52.0	15.0	18
2024	737	51.0	14.4	24.4

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 Sara Harp Minter Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$177 (1.8%)	$9,619 (98.2%)	$9,796
2018	$179 (1.9%)	$9,392 (98.1%)	$9,571
2019	$198 (2.0%)	$9,949 (98.0%)	$10,147

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sara Harp Minter 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 102^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 126^th of 1242 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sara Harp Minter Elementary School)	67.5	65.6	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County)	64.4	59	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sara Harp Minter Elementary School)	71.7	72	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)	68.2	65.8	2.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sara Harp Minter Elementary School)	65.9	58	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County)	61.4	56.5	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sara Harp Minter Elementary School)	66.7	67.1	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)	69	66.7	2.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sara Harp Minter Elementary School)	75.8	65.6	10.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County)	67.7	63.3	4.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sara Harp Minter Elementary School)	62.4	61.5	0.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)	53.9	58.2	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sara Harp Minter Elementary School)	72.7	60.7	12%
5th Grade Science (Fayette County)	63	61.1	1.9%
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	771	783	1.6%
African American	152	175	15.1%
American Indian	5	6	20%
Asian	32	34	6.3%
Hispanic	69	105	52.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	468	393	16%
Two or More Races	45	69	53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.2%	18%	4.8%

Schools Near Sara Harp Minter 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
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1650 Highway 85 S	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 716-3910	737	51	14.4	24.4%	362 (49.1%)	181 (24.6%)	96 (13.0%)	34 (4.6%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (7.9%)	86.7	167^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.6%		90.7	126^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.9%	41	65.8	59.8	68.5	66.7	73.8	53.1	55.9	$10,147	$198	$9,949
Inman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	677 Inman Rd	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 460-3565	677	45	15.2	40.6%	295 (43.6%)	196 (29.0%)	111 (16.4%)	20 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.8%)	79.7	238^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.9%		83.1	197^th of 1242 public elementary schools	84.1%	41	53.3	50.0	62.6	62.9	58.8	48.7	62.6	$10,277	$221	$10,057
Braelinn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	975 Robinson Rd	Peachtree City	30269	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 631-5410	515	41	12.5	11.3%	402 (78.1%)	30 (5.8%)	33 (6.4%)	23 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.9%)	97.3	35^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.2%		96.1	53^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	95.7%	18	74.4	74.2	83.5	86.6	81.4	72.9	81.2	$11,704	$311	$11,394
Peeples Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	153 Panther Path	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 486-2734	686	53	12.9	16.9%	518 (75.5%)	34 (5.0%)	56 (8.2%)	33 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.4%)	96.6	40^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.8%		95.6	64^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.8%	24	73.1	70.7	80.7	81.5	81.2	73.8	75.7	$10,682	$314	$10,368
Oak Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Log House Rd.	Peachtree City	30269	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 631-3260	466	40	11.7	39.1%	222 (47.6%)	73 (15.7%)	78 (16.7%)	57 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.7%)	87.3	160^th of 1248 public elementary schools	87.2%		84.8	181^st of 1242 public elementary schools	85.4%	21	71.9	53.3	66.7	76.6	62.7	63.0	58.0	$12,128	$664	$11,464
Spring Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Bradford Sq	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 460-3432	645	50	13.0	74.9%	70 (10.9%)	404 (62.6%)	84 (13.0%)	37 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (7.6%)	69.2	352^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	71.8%		71.4	322^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	74.1%	30	45.9	37.5	63.7	47.7	52.9	48.7	56.6	$10,560	$662	$9,897
Cleveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	190 Lester Rd	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 716-3905	403	39	10.4	59.8%	90 (22.3%)	182 (45.2%)	70 (17.4%)	22 (5.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.2%)	72.9	307^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.4%		73.1	301^st of 1242 public elementary schools	75.8%	6	50.8	49.4	58.5	49.2	66.2	36.9	56.9	$13,733	$908	$12,825
Fayetteville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	490 Hood Ave	Fayetteville	30214	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 460-3560	492	36	13.8	70.1%	69 (14.0%)	293 (59.6%)	69 (14.0%)	21 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.9%)	64.4	407^th of 1248 public elementary schools	67.4%		72.2	316^th of 1242 public elementary schools	74.6%	91	46.3	52.9	50.0	49.3	58.8	35.0	45.0	$11,458	$519	$10,939
River's Edge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Northbridge Rd	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 460-2340	692	46	15.0	74.9%	5 (0.7%)	589 (85.1%)	60 (8.7%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (3.3%)	31.8	812^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.9%		25.4	908^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.9%	96	24.8	21.4	43.1	41.9	21.4	21.6	35.7	$8,060	$344	$7,717
Huddleston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 McIntosh Trl	Peachtree City	30269	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 631-3255	594	42	14.3	35.7%	365 (61.4%)	20 (3.4%)	132 (22.2%)	33 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.2%)	82.1	208^th of 1248 public elementary schools	83.3%		84.1	187^th of 1242 public elementary schools	84.9%	21	52.7	62.9	59.2	52.7	71.1	64.3	53.1	$10,832	$164	$10,669

Frequently Asked Questions about Sara Harp Minter Elementary School

What district is Sara Harp Minter Elementary School in?

Fayette County

What is the racial makeup of Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?

Students at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School are 49% White, 25% African American, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Sara Harp Minter Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sara Harp Minter Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitewater Middle School
High : Whitewater High School

How many students attend Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 737 students attended Sara Harp Minter Elementary School.

Is Sara Harp Minter Elementary School a good school?

Sara Harp Minter Elementary School ranks 167^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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