Mitchell County Elementary School

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

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:
901^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,873

Students who attend Mitchell County Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 252

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.5%

Hispanic:

7.1%

White:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mitchell County Elementary School ranks worse than 72.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.5%), Hispanic (7.1%), White (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mitchell County Elementary School is 9.4. (See more...)

Compare Mitchell County Elementary School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mitchell County Elementary School is $12,873.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Mitchell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell County 171^st 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
2011	57.81	605^th	1212	50.1%
2012	44.23	799^th	1201	33.5%
2013	36.23	910^th	1225	25.7%
2014	33.56	939^th	1231	23.7%
2015	13.85	1115^th	1240	10.1%
2016	13.12	1109^th	1233	10.1%
2017	5.72	1196^th	1205	0.7%
2018	11.87	1090^th	1209	9.8%
2019	9.72	1153^rd	1234	6.6%
2021	14.84	1050^th	1214	13.5%
2022	10.74	1158^th	1244	6.9%
2023	18.43	1035^th	1242	16.7%
2024	26.69	901^st	1248	27.8%

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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 Mitchell County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2010	50	247	0	26	0	2	325
2011	61	243	0	25	0	0	329
2012	55	256	0	30	1	7	349
2013	60	248	0	28	0	7	343
2014	51	244	0	27	0	11	333
2015	54	214	0	25	0	5	298
2016	43	276	0	26	0	4	349
2017	34	318	0	25	0	7	384
2018	33	301	0	31	0	3	368
2019	32	271	0	30	0	4	337
2020	22	256	0	35	0	1	314
2021	19	234	2	20	0	3	278
2022	16	229	0	20	0	0	265
2023	16	232	0	19	0	1	268
2024	17	213	1	18	0	3	252

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
2024	252	26.8	9.4	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
2024	252	26.8	9.4	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 Mitchell County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 1153^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1035^th 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)	15.4	11.7	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell County)	27.8	11.7	16.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mitchell County Elementary School)	21.2	24.5	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mitchell County)	39.7	24.5	15.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell County Elementary School)	17.3	19.4	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell County)	28.6	19.4	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell County Elementary School)	21.4	37.5	16.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell County)	39.9	37.5	2.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	337	268	20.5%
African American	271	232	14.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	30	19	36.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	32	16	50%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.6%	100%	2.4%

Schools Near Mitchell County 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
Mitchell County Elementary School	Public	3-5	15815 Ga Highway 93	Baconton	31716	Mitchell County	Mitchell County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 321-7004	252	27	9.4	100.0%	17 (6.7%)	213 (84.5%)	18 (7.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	26.7	901^st of 1248 public elementary schools	27.8%		18.4	1035^th of 1242 public elementary schools	16.7%	134	19.3	17.6	38.8	34.9	25.3	28.4	32.8	$12,873	$2,092	$10,782
Lamar Reese School of the Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 Lily Pond Rd	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3495	351	26	13.5	100.0%	4 (1.1%)	346 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38.7	714^th of 1248 public elementary schools	42.8%		34.2	778^th of 1242 public elementary schools	37.4%	64	37.0	39.6	37.3	37.0	18.9	25.5	39.2	$10,180	$1,081	$9,100
Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 438-3502	450	24	18.4	100.0%	3 (0.7%)	428 (95.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	9.3	1201^st of 1248 public elementary schools	3.8%		11.4	1153^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	7.2%	48	15.2	10.7	5.8	8.3	25.5	11.5	11.5	$13,495	$3,333	$10,161
Radium Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Roxanna Rd	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3395	446	31	14.3	100.0%	36 (8.1%)	350 (78.5%)	44 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.1%)	11.7	1161^st of 1248 public elementary schools	7.0%		13.1	1118^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.0%	43	1.7	20.6	14.1	6.7	27.9	9.0	20.5	$10,163	$1,118	$9,045
Mitchell County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	50 Griffin Rd	Camilla	31730	Mitchell County	Mitchell County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 321-7003	370	30	12.3	100.0%	29 (7.8%)	311 (84.1%)	29 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)								$14,809	$2,308	$12,501
Morningside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Sunset Ln	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3387	331	26	12.7	100.0%	5 (1.5%)	293 (88.5%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	20.8	999^th of 1248 public elementary schools	20.0%		12.1	1140^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.2%	141	10.9	18.2	28.3	34.8	31.8	14.9	26.7	$11,227	$1,390	$9,836
Alice Coachman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1425 W Oakridge Dr	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3488	447	31	14.4	100.0%	20 (4.5%)	410 (91.7%)	10 (2.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	8.5	1215^th of 1248 public elementary schools	2.6%		10.5	1173^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	5.6%	42	14.5	7.4	7.3	10.5	14.7	20.0	9.1	$10,594	$1,445	$9,149
International Studies Elementary Charter School	Public	PK, KG-5	2237 Cutts Dr	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3384	437	34	12.8	95.9%	18 (4.1%)	321 (73.5%)	89 (20.4%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	38.5	717^th of 1248 public elementary schools	42.5%		47.4	584^th of 1242 public elementary schools	53.0%	133	31.3	25.7	44.9	29.9	41.9	27.5	39.1	$12,267	$993	$11,274
West Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1113 University St	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3409	293	26	11.3	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	289 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18.4	1030^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.5%		11.5	1148^th of 1242 public elementary schools	7.6%	118	31.9	7.0	27.1	21.3	2.3	22.0	23.7	$10,963	$1,342	$9,621
Doerun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Mathis Ave	Doerun	31744	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 782-5276	258	23	11.0	100.0%	119 (46.1%)	62 (24.0%)	54 (20.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.8%)	18.3	1031^st of 1248 public elementary schools	17.4%		24.6	928^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.3%	103	21.7	24.4	29.5	22.2	22.0	15.9	18.2	$9,173	$707	$8,466

Frequently Asked Questions about Mitchell County Elementary School

Is Mitchell County Elementary School a good school?

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

What district is Mitchell County Elementary School in?

Mitchell County

What schools do graduates of Mitchell County Elementary School attend?

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

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

How many students attend Mitchell County Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended Mitchell County Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mitchell County Elementary School?

Students at Mitchell County Elementary School are 85% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% White, 1% Two or more races.

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