Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School

Summary:

Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 699 students in grades PK-5 in Forsyth, Georgia, which is part of the Monroe County School District. While the district is ranked 24th out of 203 in the state and has a 4-star rating, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary faces several challenges, including lower test scores, a declining statewide ranking, and a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

The school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are lower than the Monroe County and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31.9% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 48.9% in Monroe County and 38.4% statewide. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 131st out of 1,231 Georgia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 541st out of 1,248 in 2023-2024. The school is currently rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the nearby T.G. Scott Elementary and Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary, which are also part of the Monroe County School District, have significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings than Katherine B. Sutton Elementary. However, when compared to schools in the Bibb County and Butts County school districts, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary generally outperforms them on test scores and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1315 Ga Highway 83 N
       Forsyth, GA  31029


(478) 994-9906

District: Monroe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
541st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
High:    Mary Persons High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  699

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.1%
African American:
21.5%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.2% Help


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Compare Details Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School ranks better than 56.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.11. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Monroe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe County 24th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 64.14 506th 1212 58.3%
2012 63.42 512th 1201 57.4%
2013 77.62 248th 1225 79.8%
2014 82.62 131st 1231 89.4%
2015 81.26 195th 1240 84.3%
2016 75.07 269th 1233 78.2%
2017 78.91 225th 1205 81.3%
2018 76.14 260th 1209 78.5%
2019 75.10 275th 1234 77.7%
2021 67.16 353rd 1214 70.9%
2022 70.51 340th 1244 72.7%
2023 56.27 496th 1242 60.1%
2024 52.11 541st 1248 56.7%
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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 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 383 140 2 9 0 0 11 0 545
2011 357 121 1 8 0 0 14 0 501
2012 330 117 1 5 0 0 10 0 463
2013 323 110 2 10 1 0 15 0 461
2014 315 95 1 9 1 0 15 0 436
2015 363 113 1 18 0 0 16 0 511
2016 390 120 2 14 0 0 22 0 548
2017 401 117 3 23 0 0 26 0 570
2018 422 117 3 23 0 0 26 0 591
2019 445 116 4 31 0 0 24 0 620
2020 444 125 6 27 1 0 29 0 632
2021 435 142 3 28 1 0 32 0 641
2022 442 127 5 26 2 0 30 0 632
2023 476 150 5 31 1 0 36 0 699

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 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 545 36.5 14.9 65.1
2011 501 34.0 14.7 67.3
2012 463 34.0 13.6 71.5
2013 461 32.0 14.4 64.4
2014 436 34.3 12.7 72
2015 511 37.0 13.8 69.3
2016 548 40.0 13.7 62
2017 570 39.4 14.4 74.6
2018 591 40.9 14.4 62.4
2019 620 43.4 14.2 61.3
2020 632 46.3 13.6 62.5
2021 641 47.5 13.4 52.4
2022 632 46.9 13.4 n/a
2023 699 46.9 14.9 58.2

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 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 545 36.5 14.9 65.1
2011 501 34.0 14.7 67.3
2012 463 34.0 13.6 71.5
2013 461 32.0 14.4 64.4
2014 436 34.3 12.7 72
2015 511 37.0 13.8 69.3
2016 548 40.0 13.7 62
2017 570 39.4 14.4 74.6
2018 591 40.9 14.4 62.4
2019 620 43.4 14.2 61.3
2020 632 46.3 13.6 62.5
2021 641 47.5 13.4 52.4
2022 632 46.9 13.4 n/a
2023 699 46.9 14.9 58.2

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 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $606 (5.8%) $9,787 (94.2%) $10,393
2018 $680 (6.3%) $10,144 (93.7%) $10,824
2019 $666 (6.1%) $10,226 (93.9%) $10,892

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Katherine B. Sutton 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 275th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 496th of 1242 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School)37.336.9
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County)49.545
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School)5234.6
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Monroe County)62.150.1
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School)52.541.9
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County)52.438.4
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School)6552.3
 12.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County)64.454.7
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School)58.345.6
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County)55.449.4
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School)63.532.5
 31%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County)61.647.3
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School)68.849.1
 19.7%
   5th Grade Science (Monroe County)66.260.4
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students620699
 12.7%
African American116150
 29.3%
American Indian01
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic3131
Pacific Islander00
White445476
 7%
Two or More Races2436
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.3%58.2%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School

Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School ranks 541st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School are 68% White, 21% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Students who attend Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
High : Mary Persons High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 699 students attended Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School.


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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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