Wrens Elementary School

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Wrens Elementary School ranks 935 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Wrens Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Wrens, Georgia, with 430 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11-13. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 180 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Wrens Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools, with proficiency rates well below state and county averages.

Wrens Elementary faces significant challenges due to its high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's test scores consistently underperform, with only 25-30% of students proficient in ELA and Math, compared to 37-48% statewide. While Wrens spends around $9,000-$10,000 per student, which is higher than the state average, it spends less than some higher-performing nearby schools like Euchee Creek Elementary and Blythe Elementary, suggesting that funding alone does not explain the school's poor academic outcomes.

The struggles of Wrens Elementary are not unique within the Jefferson County School District, as many of the nearby schools also serve predominantly low-income communities and perform similarly poorly on state assessments. However, schools in the neighboring Columbia County and McDuffie County districts, such as Euchee Creek Elementary and Dearing Elementary, significantly outperform Wrens on test scores, with proficiency rates often over 50%.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1711 Ga Highway 17 N
Wrens, GA 30833

(706) 547-2063

District: Jefferson County

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

Students who attend Wrens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jefferson County Middle School
High:	Jefferson County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 430

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.1%

White:

27.9%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.63. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 180^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wrens Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	31.61	839^th	1101	23.8%
2007	28.75	889^th	1125	21.0%
2008	18.93	1002^nd	1134	11.6%
2009	10.29	1069^th	1133	5.6%
2010	42.11	795^th	1183	32.8%
2011	36.68	882^nd	1212	27.2%
2012	38.98	860^th	1201	28.4%
2013	20.11	1043^rd	1225	14.9%
2014	29.49	979^th	1231	20.5%
2015	19.52	1018^th	1240	17.9%
2016	17.33	1033^rd	1233	16.2%
2017	16.05	1031^st	1205	14.4%
2018	20.53	970^th	1209	19.8%
2019	20.24	999^th	1234	19.0%
2021	19.48	966^th	1214	20.4%
2022	25.74	910^th	1244	26.8%
2023	24.73	922^nd	1242	25.8%
2024	24.63	935^th	1248	25.1%

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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 Wrens Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	836	836
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	834	834
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	822	822
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	812	812
1994	291	507	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	800
1995	285	496	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	783
1996	285	496	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	783
1997	292	509	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	802
1998	266	529	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	796
1999	269	559	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	830
2000	230	527	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	762
2001	228	483	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	719
2002	255	448	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	708
2003	255	448	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	708
2004	232	412	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
2005	228	379	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	1	619
2006	238	359	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	3	609
2007	246	345	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	9	612
2008	251	358	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	6	630
2009	248	349	1	15	2	n/a	n/a	15	630
2010	243	344	1	28	2	0	14	0	632
2011	245	352	1	38	0	0	21	0	657
2012	239	335	0	40	0	0	17	0	631
2013	240	336	2	46	0	0	16	0	640
2014	222	344	4	47	0	0	15	0	632
2015	216	335	3	52	1	0	22	0	629
2016	187	326	3	47	1	0	16	0	580
2017	202	313	1	58	1	0	19	0	594
2018	177	317	0	58	0	0	20	0	572
2019	147	284	0	58	0	0	21	0	510
2020	143	271	0	48	0	0	19	0	481
2021	142	277	0	40	0	0	19	0	478
2022	113	267	1	39	0	0	18	0	438
2023	120	254	1	38	0	0	17	0	430

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 Wrens Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	836	44.0	19.0	56.2
1991	834	48.0	17.3	59
1992	822	47.0	17.4	60.8
1993	812	47.0	17.3	66.7
1994	800	48.5	16.5	68.3
1995	783	49.1	15.9	74.8
1996	783	49.1	15.9	74.8
1997	802	49.3	16.3	75.4
1998	796	48.6	16.4	80.8
1999	830	47.5	17.5	81.9
2000	762	46.9	16.2	81.4
2001	719	38.6	18.6	83.6
2002	708	33.4	21.2	83.5
2003	708	33.4	21.2	83.5
2004	651	28.5	22.8	87.6
2005	619	47.2	13.1	79.4
2006	609	44.7	13.6	80.4
2007	612	45.7	13.4	77.3
2008	630	42.7	14.8	81.7
2009	630	44.7	14.1	80.5
2010	632	41.7	15.1	79.9
2011	657	37.6	17.4	82.5
2012	631	39.1	16.1	82.6
2013	640	39.2	16.3	83.1
2014	632	40.5	15.6	83.5
2015	629	39.0	16.1	100
2016	580	39.0	14.8	94.1
2017	594	38.2	15.5	93.8
2018	572	41.2	13.8	100
2019	510	38.3	13.3	100
2020	481	37.2	12.9	100
2021	478	36.2	13.2	100
2022	438	37.0	11.8	n/a
2023	430	37.0	11.6	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 Wrens Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	836	44.0	19.0	56.2
1991	834	48.0	17.3	59
1992	822	47.0	17.4	60.8
1993	812	47.0	17.3	66.7
1994	800	48.5	16.5	68.3
1995	783	49.1	15.9	74.8
1996	783	49.1	15.9	74.8
1997	802	49.3	16.3	75.4
1998	796	48.6	16.4	80.8
1999	830	47.5	17.5	81.9
2000	762	46.9	16.2	81.4
2001	719	38.6	18.6	83.6
2002	708	33.4	21.2	83.5
2003	708	33.4	21.2	83.5
2004	651	28.5	22.8	87.6
2005	619	47.2	13.1	79.4
2006	609	44.7	13.6	80.4
2007	612	45.7	13.4	77.3
2008	630	42.7	14.8	81.7
2009	630	44.7	14.1	80.5
2010	632	41.7	15.1	79.9
2011	657	37.6	17.4	82.5
2012	631	39.1	16.1	82.6
2013	640	39.2	16.3	83.1
2014	632	40.5	15.6	83.5
2015	629	39.0	16.1	100
2016	580	39.0	14.8	94.1
2017	594	38.2	15.5	93.8
2018	572	41.2	13.8	100
2019	510	38.3	13.3	100
2020	481	37.2	12.9	100
2021	478	36.2	13.2	100
2022	438	37.0	11.8	n/a
2023	430	37.0	11.6	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 Wrens Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$806 (9.9%)	$7,299 (90.1%)	$8,105
2018	$808 (8.8%)	$8,352 (91.2%)	$9,160
2019	$995 (10.0%)	$8,910 (89.9%)	$9,906

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wrens Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 999^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 922^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wrens Elementary School)	17.1	29.8	12.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County)	19.8	28.6	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wrens Elementary School)	30.3	34	3.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	33.5	32.8	0.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wrens Elementary School)	20	15.3	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County)	20.8	14.5	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wrens Elementary School)	37.1	27.1	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	27.7	26	1.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wrens Elementary School)	25.7	22.2	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County)	27.7	23.1	4.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wrens Elementary School)	8.1	16.9	8.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	16.4	16.8	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Wrens Elementary School)	27	26.8	0.2%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson County)	20.9	20	0.9%
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	510	430	15.7%
African American	284	254	10.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	58	38	34.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	147	120	18.4%
Two or More Races	21	17	19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Wrens 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
Wrens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1711 Ga Highway 17 N	Wrens	30833	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 547-2063	430	37	11.6	100.0%	120 (27.9%)	254 (59.1%)	38 (8.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	24.6	935^th of 1248 public elementary schools	25.1%		24.7	922^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	25.8%	13	25.0	25.0	24.6	30.8	38.6	24.6	19.7	$9,906	$995	$8,910
Blythe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	290 Church St	Blythe	30805	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 592-4090	292	24	12.1	97.9%	145 (49.7%)	87 (29.8%)	27 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.6%)	29.5	863^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	30.8%		31.3	815^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.4%	48	34.2	18.4	38.8	34.2	34.7	22.4	24.5	$11,699	$916	$10,783
Glascock County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1230 Panther Way	Gibson	30810	Glascock County	Glascock County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 598-2121	241	19	12.4	53.5%	222 (92.1%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.4%)	49.4	567^th of 1248 public elementary schools	54.6%		45.6	611^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.8%	44	27.3	43.8	47.5	33.3	65.6	32.5	35.0	$10,425	$850	$9,575
Louisville Academy School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 W 9th St	Louisville	30434	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 625-7794	350	33	10.6	100.0%	67 (19.1%)	262 (74.9%)	17 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	20.6	1003^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	19.6%		23.8	939^th of 1242 public elementary schools	24.4%	64	31.0	22.6	20.5	26.8	20.8	20.5	20.5	$9,956	$1,010	$8,946
Dearing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Main St N	Dearing	30808	McDuffie County	McDuffie County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 986-4900	441	34	13.1	87.8%	267 (60.5%)	101 (22.9%)	44 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.6%)	54.2	516^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.7%		51.3	536^th of 1242 public elementary schools	56.8%	20	43.5	35.5	40.4	51.6	48.4	49.1	28.1	$9,583	$871	$8,712
North Harlem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	360 W Trippe St	Harlem	30814	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 556-5995	862	59	14.6	48.3%	562 (65.2%)	142 (16.5%)	75 (8.7%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	70 (8.1%)	52.9	529^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.6%		60.7	439^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.7%	90	42.0	42.4	39.9	46.6	53.0	27.7	41.9	$9,800	$503	$9,297
Maxwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	520 Mount Pleasant Rd	Thomson	30824	McDuffie County	McDuffie County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 986-4800	467	30	15.5	89.5%	84 (18.0%)	342 (73.2%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.9%)								(n/a)								$10,288	$1,285	$9,002
Thomson Elementary School	Public	2-3	409 Guill St	Thomson	30824	McDuffie County	McDuffie County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 986-4700	292	25	11.6	89.7%	51 (17.5%)	218 (74.7%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.2%)								(n/a)	35.7			42.1				$10,481	$1,524	$8,958
Hephzibah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2542 Ga Highway 88	Hephzibah	30815	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 592-4561	375	31	12.0	97.9%	139 (37.1%)	196 (52.3%)	18 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.6%)	8.7	1212^th of 1248 public elementary schools	2.9%		18.9	1022^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	17.7%	190	15.8	17.0	13.5	10.5	16.0	1.4	8.1	$10,086	$915	$9,171
Norris Elementary School	Public	4-5	1861 Harrison Rd SE	Thomson	30824	McDuffie County	McDuffie County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 986-4600	304	27	11.2	93.8%	68 (22.4%)	216 (71.1%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.3%)	32.7	800^th of 1248 public elementary schools	35.9%		29.9	836^th of 1242 public elementary schools	32.7%	36		17.7	44.7		32.0	25.7	35.5	$8,601	$1,137	$7,463

Frequently Asked Questions about Wrens Elementary School

Is Wrens Elementary School a good school?

Wrens Elementary School ranks 935^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Wrens Elementary School in?

Jefferson County

What schools do graduates of Wrens Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Jefferson County Middle School
High : Jefferson County High School

What is the racial makeup of Wrens Elementary School?

Students at Wrens Elementary School are 59% African American, 28% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Wrens Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Wrens Elementary School.

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