Mitchell County Elementary School

Summary:

Mitchell County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Baconton, Georgia, with 268 students. The school is part of the Mitchell County School District, which is ranked 171 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Mitchell County Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools.

The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19.3% of 3rd graders, 17.6% of 4th graders, and 38.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2%, respectively. The school's math and science proficiency rates are also well below the state averages. Additionally, Mitchell County Elementary School has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When comparing Mitchell County Elementary School to the nearby schools in the Dougherty County district, it becomes clear that the performance issues are not unique to Mitchell County. Many of the Dougherty County schools also have very low proficiency rates and are ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools. This suggests that the challenges facing Mitchell County Elementary School may be systemic issues within the broader region, and addressing these challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach that addresses the complex factors contributing to the low student achievement.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 15815 Ga Highway 93
       Baconton, GA  31716


(229) 321-7004

District: Mitchell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
901st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Mitchell County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mitchell County Middle School
High:    Mitchell County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.6%
Hispanic:
7.1%
White:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Mitchell County Elementary School ranks worse than 72.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.69. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Mitchell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell County 171st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mitchell County Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 57.81 605th 1212 50.1%
2012 44.23 799th 1201 33.5%
2013 36.23 910th 1225 25.7%
2014 33.56 939th 1231 23.7%
2015 13.85 1115th 1240 10.1%
2016 13.12 1109th 1233 10.1%
2017 5.72 1196th 1205 0.7%
2018 11.87 1090th 1209 9.8%
2019 9.72 1153rd 1234 6.6%
2021 14.84 1050th 1214 13.5%
2022 10.74 1158th 1244 6.9%
2023 18.43 1035th 1242 16.7%
2024 26.69 901st 1248 27.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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

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Enrollment information for Mitchell County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 50 247 0 26 0 0 2 0 325
2011 61 243 0 25 0 0 0 0 329
2012 55 256 0 30 1 0 7 0 349
2013 60 248 0 28 0 0 7 0 343
2014 51 244 0 27 0 0 11 0 333
2015 54 214 0 25 0 0 5 0 298
2016 43 276 0 26 0 0 4 0 349
2017 34 318 0 25 0 0 7 0 384
2018 33 301 0 31 0 0 3 0 368
2019 32 271 0 30 0 0 4 0 337
2020 22 256 0 35 0 0 1 0 314
2021 19 234 2 20 0 0 3 0 278
2022 16 229 0 20 0 0 0 0 265
2023 16 232 0 19 0 0 1 0 268

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 Mitchell County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 325 26.9 12.0 93.5
2011 329 27.8 11.8 93
2012 349 29.7 11.7 95.4
2013 343 28.7 11.9 93.3
2014 333 29.3 11.3 98.2
2015 298 30.0 9.9 98.3
2016 349 27.0 12.9 98
2017 384 31.3 12.2 100
2018 368 30.2 12.1 97.6
2019 337 28.2 11.9 97.6
2020 314 26.5 11.8 100
2021 278 25.5 10.9 100
2022 265 24.7 10.7 n/a
2023 268 26.3 10.1 100

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 Mitchell County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 325 26.9 12.0 93.5
2011 329 27.8 11.8 93
2012 349 29.7 11.7 95.4
2013 343 28.7 11.9 93.3
2014 333 29.3 11.3 98.2
2015 298 30.0 9.9 98.3
2016 349 27.0 12.9 98
2017 384 31.3 12.2 100
2018 368 30.2 12.1 97.6
2019 337 28.2 11.9 97.6
2020 314 26.5 11.8 100
2021 278 25.5 10.9 100
2022 265 24.7 10.7 n/a
2023 268 26.3 10.1 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mitchell County Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,656 (15.3%) $9,152 (84.7%) $10,809
2018 $2,066 (19.0%) $8,795 (81.0%) $10,860
2019 $2,092 (16.3%) $10,782 (83.8%) $12,873

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mitchell 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 1153rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1035th of 1242 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell County Elementary School)15.411.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell County)27.811.7
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mitchell County Elementary School)21.224.5
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mitchell County)39.724.5
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell County Elementary School)17.319.4
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell County)28.619.4
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell County Elementary School)21.437.5
 16.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell County)39.937.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students337268
 20.5%
African American271232
 14.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3019
 36.7%
Pacific Islander00
White3216
 50%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.6%100%
 2.4%


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Mitchell County Elementary School ranks 901st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Mitchell County Elementary School.

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

Middle : Mitchell County Middle School
High : Mitchell County High School

Students at Mitchell County Elementary School are 87% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% White.


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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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