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Macon County Elementary School

Summary:

Macon County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 511 students in grades PK-5 in Oglethorpe, Georgia, which is part of the Macon County School District. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, it has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Macon County Elementary School has faced significant challenges in improving student outcomes, with very low academic performance, high poverty levels, and resource allocation that does not appear to be translating into better results for students.

The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly below the state averages, ranging from 11.3% to 22.6% in English Language Arts and 13.5% to 22.6% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 37% to 48.2% in ELA and 41% to 48.1% in Math. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 19.2% is well below the state average of 41.7%. These persistent low performance levels indicate deep-rooted challenges that the school and district have struggled to address.

While the nearby Dooly County Elementary School and Sumter County Primary School also serve economically disadvantaged populations and perform poorly compared to the state, Macon County Elementary School stands out as the lowest-performing of the group. This suggests that the school and Macon County School District may face unique challenges beyond just poverty that are hindering student achievement, and further investigation into factors such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership could provide valuable insights.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 400 Ga Highway 128
       Oglethorpe, GA  31068

(478) 472-6563

District: Macon County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1151st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,101 Help


Students who attend Macon County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Macon County Middle School
High:    Macon County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  535

Racial breakdown:

African American:
77.4%
Hispanic:
13.8%
White:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Macon County Elementary School ranks worse than 92.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77.4%), Hispanic (13.8%), White (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Macon County Elementary School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Macon County Elementary School employs 37.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Macon County Elementary School is $11,101.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Macon County:

SchoolDigger ranks Macon County 195th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Macon County Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 5.84 1073rd 1101 2.5%
2007 6.33 1088th 1125 3.3%
2008 7.07 1096th 1134 3.4%
2009 9.13 1081st 1133 4.6%
2010 9.67 1109th 1183 6.3%
2011 9.42 1136th 1212 6.3%
2012 8.67 1122nd 1201 6.6%
2013 9.44 1133rd 1225 7.5%
2014 5.80 1174th 1231 4.6%
2015 13.22 1122nd 1240 9.5%
2016 8.90 1185th 1233 3.9%
2017 8.48 1152nd 1205 4.4%
2018 13.78 1064th 1209 12.0%
2019 12.32 1112th 1234 9.9%
2021 11.99 1097th 1214 9.6%
2022 9.70 1182nd 1244 5.0%
2023 13.19 1116th 1242 10.1%
2024 12.31 1151st 1248 7.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Macon County Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Macon County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 185 1014 5 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1229
1999 155 956 14 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1154
2000 141 969 12 36 0 n/a n/a 0 1158
2001 153 931 9 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1130
2002 148 859 13 43 0 n/a n/a 0 1063
2003 148 859 13 43 0 n/a n/a 0 1063
2004 123 832 19 46 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
2005 132 821 23 53 0 n/a n/a 9 1038
2006 149 818 23 60 0 n/a n/a 10 1060
2007 130 793 25 55 0 n/a n/a 12 1015
2008 124 788 18 47 0 n/a n/a 13 990
2009 115 744 15 46 0 n/a n/a 19 939
2010 102 724 11 50 3 0 19 0 909
2011 90 694 10 61 5 0 16 0 876
2012 92 671 10 54 5 0 14 0 846
2013 74 623 10 59 3 0 11 0 780
2014 61 609 11 58 2 0 10 0 751
2015 64 615 10 65 1 0 10 0 765
2016 51 582 9 68 1 0 12 0 723
2017 42 549 9 74 1 0 12 0 687
2018 55 500 10 73 1 0 14 0 653
2019 45 463 6 78 1 0 12 0 605
2020 32 434 6 77 0 0 8 0 557
2021 30 383 4 73 0 0 10 0 500
2022 38 384 5 71 0 0 9 0 507
2023 34 394 4 69 0 0 10 0 511
2024 36 414 3 74 0 0 8 0 535

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 Macon County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 1229 68.3 18.0 81.9
1999 1154 69.0 16.7 82
2000 1158 73.3 15.8 82
2001 1130 70.0 16.1 80.9
2002 1063 61.5 17.3 81.8
2003 1063 61.5 17.3 81.8
2004 1020 65.6 15.5 84.2
2005 1038 71.5 14.5 85.7
2006 1060 70.5 15.0 84
2007 1015 69.5 14.6 84.4
2008 990 69.4 14.3 85.3
2009 939 68.4 13.7 85.9
2010 909 62.4 14.5 84.3
2011 876 59.4 14.7 84.2
2012 846 57.4 14.7 84.3
2013 780 56.4 13.8 84.2
2014 751 48.4 15.5 84.7
2015 765 47.0 16.2 84.2
2016 723 40.0 18.0 99.6
2017 687 41.4 16.5 100
2018 653 35.8 18.2 99.5
2019 605 35.3 17.1 100
2020 557 35.9 15.5 100
2021 500 30.4 16.4 100
2022 507 33.2 15.2 n/a
2023 511 35.0 14.6 100
2024 535 37.2 14.3 100

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 Macon County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 1229 68.3 18.0 81.9
1999 1154 69.0 16.7 82
2000 1158 73.3 15.8 82
2001 1130 70.0 16.1 80.9
2002 1063 61.5 17.3 81.8
2003 1063 61.5 17.3 81.8
2004 1020 65.6 15.5 84.2
2005 1038 71.5 14.5 85.7
2006 1060 70.5 15.0 84
2007 1015 69.5 14.6 84.4
2008 990 69.4 14.3 85.3
2009 939 68.4 13.7 85.9
2010 909 62.4 14.5 84.3
2011 876 59.4 14.7 84.2
2012 846 57.4 14.7 84.3
2013 780 56.4 13.8 84.2
2014 751 48.4 15.5 84.7
2015 765 47.0 16.2 84.2
2016 723 40.0 18.0 99.6
2017 687 41.4 16.5 100
2018 653 35.8 18.2 99.5
2019 605 35.3 17.1 100
2020 557 35.9 15.5 100
2021 500 30.4 16.4 100
2022 507 33.2 15.2 n/a
2023 511 35.0 14.6 100
2024 535 37.2 14.3 100

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 Macon County Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,265 (12.9%) $8,570 (87.1%) $9,835
2018 $1,385 (13.8%) $8,617 (86.2%) $10,002
2019 $1,490 (13.4%) $9,611 (86.6%) $11,101

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Macon 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 1112th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1116th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Macon County Elementary School)14.812.1
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Macon County)14.812.1
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Macon County Elementary School)14.810.6
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Macon County)14.810.6
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Macon County Elementary School)198.9
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Macon County)198.9
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Macon County Elementary School)21.95.4
 16.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Macon County)21.95.4
 16.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Macon County Elementary School)2415.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Macon County)2415.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Macon County Elementary School)12.515.1
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Macon County)12.515.1
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Macon County Elementary School)17.327.4
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Macon County)17.327.4
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students605511
 15.5%
African American463394
 14.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic7869
 11.5%
Pacific Islander00
White4534
 24.4%
Two or More Races1210
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Macon County Elementary School

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

Middle : Macon County Middle School
High : Macon County High School

Macon County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.8% of Georgia elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 535 students attended Macon County Elementary School.

Students at Macon County Elementary School are 77% African American, 14% Hispanic, 7% White, 1% Two or more races.


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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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