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Jenkins County Elementary School

Summary:

Jenkins County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Millen, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 569 students. The school is part of the Jenkins County School District, which is ranked 114 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, Jenkins County Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 34.9% in 3rd grade ELA, 25.6% in 4th grade ELA, and 30.4% in 5th grade Math, compared to the state averages of 38.4%, 37%, and 41%, respectively. This persistent low performance suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, despite the relatively low student-teacher ratio.

The school's extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 93.32% to 100% over the past few years, is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Blakeney Elementary (100% free/reduced lunch) and Portal Elementary (72.07% free/reduced lunch). This high poverty concentration may be a contributing factor to the low academic performance, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to educational success. Additionally, the relatively lower per-student spending at Jenkins County Elementary School compared to some nearby schools suggests that the school may not be receiving adequate resources to address the needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 433 Barney Ave
       Millen, GA  30442

(478) 982-5503

District: Jenkins County

SchoolDigger Rank:
759th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Jenkins County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jenkins County Middle School
High:    Jenkins County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  569

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.3%
White:
38.8%
Hispanic:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Compare Details Jenkins County Elementary School ranks worse than 60.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.91. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jenkins County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenkins County 114th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jenkins County Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.02 487th 1101 55.8%
2007 64.59 420th 1125 62.7%
2008 60.06 500th 1134 55.9%
2009 47.28 682nd 1133 39.8%
2010 45.13 767th 1183 35.2%
2011 46.57 762nd 1212 37.1%
2012 33.15 928th 1201 22.7%
2013 39.97 871st 1225 28.9%
2014 25.79 1014th 1231 17.6%
2015 23.69 965th 1240 22.2%
2016 24.84 914th 1233 25.9%
2017 36.45 760th 1205 36.9%
2018 39.50 712th 1209 41.1%
2019 33.20 818th 1234 33.7%
2021 43.01 643rd 1214 47.0%
2022 35.21 771st 1244 38.0%
2023 33.74 784th 1242 36.9%
2024 35.91 759th 1248 39.2%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jenkins County 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 436 436
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 436 436
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 435 435
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 405 405
1994 174 225 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1995 166 222 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 166 222 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1997 154 211 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 173 233 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1999 185 236 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2000 418 495 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 932
2001 412 471 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 908
2002 386 441 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 856
2003 386 441 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 856
2004 361 441 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 826
2005 351 425 0 28 0 n/a n/a 22 826
2006 354 418 0 38 0 n/a n/a 19 829
2007 340 447 2 40 0 n/a n/a 24 853
2008 304 455 4 40 0 n/a n/a 18 821
2009 273 453 5 33 0 n/a n/a 20 784
2010 285 428 5 35 3 0 18 0 774
2011 267 432 4 36 1 0 18 0 758
2012 250 435 1 37 1 0 9 0 733
2013 242 421 0 31 1 0 6 0 701
2014 234 396 0 41 1 0 11 0 683
2015 192 369 3 42 1 0 18 0 625
2016 216 366 3 47 0 0 14 0 646
2017 219 332 4 46 0 0 14 0 615
2018 224 308 1 52 0 0 18 0 603
2019 208 302 1 60 0 0 17 0 588
2020 211 286 2 53 0 0 19 0 571
2021 217 265 2 46 0 0 23 0 553
2022 226 299 0 53 0 0 22 0 600
2023 221 275 0 47 0 1 25 0 569

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 Jenkins County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 436 32.0 13.6 55.3
1991 436 30.0 14.5 95
1992 435 31.0 14.0 57
1993 405 26.0 15.6 57.5
1994 399 27.0 14.8 57.6
1995 390 27.0 14.4 63.8
1996 390 27.0 14.4 63.8
1997 366 27.0 13.6 76.2
1998 408 27.1 15.1 77.9
1999 422 28.7 14.7 76.5
2000 932 63.8 14.6 77.8
2001 908 58.7 15.5 82.5
2002 856 61.7 13.9 82.9
2003 856 61.7 13.9 82.9
2004 826 55.6 14.9 82.8
2005 826 59.8 13.8 84.6
2006 829 62.0 13.4 84.7
2007 853 64.0 13.3 84.9
2008 821 62.0 13.2 84.8
2009 784 54.1 14.5 84.3
2010 774 52.1 14.8 82.2
2011 758 49.0 15.4 83
2012 733 48.0 15.2 83.1
2013 701 47.0 14.9 82.6
2014 683 45.7 14.9 99.6
2015 625 43.0 14.5 100
2016 646 46.0 14.0 99.5
2017 615 44.2 13.9 100
2018 603 46.0 13.1 100
2019 588 44.1 13.3 100
2020 571 45.6 12.5 100
2021 553 45.6 12.1 100
2022 600 46.1 13.0 n/a
2023 569 46.1 12.3 93.3

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 Jenkins County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 436 32.0 13.6 55.3
1991 436 30.0 14.5 95
1992 435 31.0 14.0 57
1993 405 26.0 15.6 57.5
1994 399 27.0 14.8 57.6
1995 390 27.0 14.4 63.8
1996 390 27.0 14.4 63.8
1997 366 27.0 13.6 76.2
1998 408 27.1 15.1 77.9
1999 422 28.7 14.7 76.5
2000 932 63.8 14.6 77.8
2001 908 58.7 15.5 82.5
2002 856 61.7 13.9 82.9
2003 856 61.7 13.9 82.9
2004 826 55.6 14.9 82.8
2005 826 59.8 13.8 84.6
2006 829 62.0 13.4 84.7
2007 853 64.0 13.3 84.9
2008 821 62.0 13.2 84.8
2009 784 54.1 14.5 84.3
2010 774 52.1 14.8 82.2
2011 758 49.0 15.4 83
2012 733 48.0 15.2 83.1
2013 701 47.0 14.9 82.6
2014 683 45.7 14.9 99.6
2015 625 43.0 14.5 100
2016 646 46.0 14.0 99.5
2017 615 44.2 13.9 100
2018 603 46.0 13.1 100
2019 588 44.1 13.3 100
2020 571 45.6 12.5 100
2021 553 45.6 12.1 100
2022 600 46.1 13.0 n/a
2023 569 46.1 12.3 93.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jenkins County Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,582 (16.2%) $8,193 (83.8%) $9,774
2018 $1,268 (12.5%) $8,866 (87.5%) $10,134
2019 $1,445 (13.9%) $8,940 (86.1%) $10,384

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jenkins County 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 818th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 784th of 1242 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins County Elementary School)23.726.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins County)23.726.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jenkins County Elementary School)48.729.9
 18.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jenkins County)48.729.9
 18.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins County Elementary School)4217.7
 24.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins County)4217.7
 24.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jenkins County Elementary School)45.544.3
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jenkins County)45.544.3
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins County Elementary School)29.533.3
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins County)29.533.3
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jenkins County Elementary School)26.324.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jenkins County)26.324.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Jenkins County Elementary School)23.230.9
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Jenkins County)23.230.9
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students588569
 3.2%
African American302275
 8.9%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic6047
 21.7%
Pacific Islander01
White208221
 6.3%
Two or More Races1725
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%93.3%
 6.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jenkins County Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 569 students attended Jenkins County Elementary School.

Students who attend Jenkins County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jenkins County Middle School
High : Jenkins County High School

Students at Jenkins County Elementary School are 48% African American, 39% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Jenkins County Elementary School ranks 759th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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