Oglethorpe County Elementary School

Q: Is Oglethorpe County Elementary School a good school?

Oglethorpe County Elementary School ranks 486 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oglethorpe County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Lexington, Georgia, with 476 students. The school is part of the Oglethorpe County School District, which is ranked 81 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oglethorpe County Elementary School has consistently performed above the state average in math and science proficiency, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. However, the school lags behind the state average in English Language Arts proficiency, especially in 5th grade. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 62-63% in recent years, which is higher than the nearby Oglethorpe County Primary School but lower than the Clarke County schools. Oglethorpe County Elementary School has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $8,306 in 2016-2017 to $9,942 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average but lower than the nearby Clarke County schools.

Oglethorpe County Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, suggesting consistent performance. The school's strengths in math and science, combined with its relatively low student-teacher ratio, around 12 students per teacher, are positive indicators. However, the lower ELA proficiency, especially in 5th grade, is an area that the school should focus on improving. Compared to nearby schools, Oglethorpe County Elementary School generally performs better than the Clarke County schools but lags behind the Madison County schools, such as Hull-Sanford Elementary and Colbert Elementary.

Detail:

Public 3-5

15 Fairground Rd
Lexington, GA 30648

(706) 743-8750

District: Oglethorpe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
486^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Oglethorpe County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oglethorpe County Middle School
High:	Oglethorpe County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 476

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.1%

African American:

19.1%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oglethorpe County Elementary School ranks better than 61.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.34. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Oglethorpe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Oglethorpe County 81^st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oglethorpe County Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	42.86	723^rd	1101	34.3%
2007	49.28	664^th	1125	41.0%
2008	58.29	526^th	1134	53.6%
2009	59.98	492^nd	1133	56.6%
2010	64.39	468^th	1183	60.4%
2011	67.40	446^th	1212	63.2%
2012	55.88	648^th	1201	46.0%
2013	53.00	699^th	1225	42.9%
2014	67.51	446^th	1231	63.8%
2015	50.72	571^st	1240	54.0%
2016	45.90	632^nd	1233	48.7%
2017	45.16	616^th	1205	48.9%
2018	48.39	581^st	1209	51.9%
2019	63.57	408^th	1234	66.9%
2021	44.69	623^rd	1214	48.7%
2022	45.46	618^th	1244	50.3%
2023	45.19	616^th	1242	50.4%
2024	56.34	486^th	1248	61.1%

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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 Oglethorpe 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	316	140	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1999	324	141	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
2000	383	139	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
2001	413	124	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
2002	406	121	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
2003	406	121	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
2004	413	106	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	531
2005	391	112	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	13	535
2006	426	105	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	23	571
2007	414	121	2	25	2	n/a	n/a	17	581
2008	406	91	1	37	2	n/a	n/a	17	554
2009	404	76	4	38	1	n/a	n/a	21	544
2010	419	88	4	6	0	0	22	0	539
2011	396	99	4	30	0	0	18	0	547
2012	364	94	6	28	0	0	14	0	506
2013	379	84	7	24	0	0	18	0	512
2014	356	78	7	35	0	0	18	0	494
2015	333	87	9	46	0	1	24	0	500
2016	293	94	6	54	0	0	22	0	469
2017	293	76	6	60	0	0	32	0	467
2018	299	71	4	57	0	0	26	0	457
2019	290	72	6	49	1	0	23	0	441
2020	310	81	7	57	0	1	23	0	479
2021	295	82	9	59	1	1	23	0	470
2022	291	95	8	57	1	1	24	0	477
2023	291	91	8	61	1	0	24	0	476

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 Oglethorpe County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	458	32.3	14.2	48.3
1999	467	32.3	14.5	52
2000	528	34.0	15.5	48.5
2001	543	34.0	16.0	43.6
2002	541	33.0	16.4	47
2003	541	33.0	16.4	47
2004	531	32.5	16.3	49.2
2005	535	34.0	15.7	51.5
2006	571	35.0	16.3	50.2
2007	581	39.0	14.9	54.4
2008	554	37.0	15.0	53.4
2009	544	38.0	14.3	53
2010	539	36.0	14.9	57.9
2011	547	35.0	15.6	59.4
2012	506	32.7	15.4	59.5
2013	512	30.7	16.6	59.4
2014	494	31.5	15.6	59.1
2015	500	36.0	13.8	63
2016	469	37.0	12.6	65.2
2017	467	35.3	13.2	67.2
2018	457	36.6	12.4	70.2
2019	441	36.0	12.2	63.7
2020	479	35.6	13.4	65.6
2021	470	37.0	12.7	63.2
2022	477	38.7	12.3	n/a
2023	476	39.4	12.0	62.6

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 Oglethorpe County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	458	32.3	14.2	48.3
1999	467	32.3	14.5	52
2000	528	34.0	15.5	48.5
2001	543	34.0	16.0	43.6
2002	541	33.0	16.4	47
2003	541	33.0	16.4	47
2004	531	32.5	16.3	49.2
2005	535	34.0	15.7	51.5
2006	571	35.0	16.3	50.2
2007	581	39.0	14.9	54.4
2008	554	37.0	15.0	53.4
2009	544	38.0	14.3	53
2010	539	36.0	14.9	57.9
2011	547	35.0	15.6	59.4
2012	506	32.7	15.4	59.5
2013	512	30.7	16.6	59.4
2014	494	31.5	15.6	59.1
2015	500	36.0	13.8	63
2016	469	37.0	12.6	65.2
2017	467	35.3	13.2	67.2
2018	457	36.6	12.4	70.2
2019	441	36.0	12.2	63.7
2020	479	35.6	13.4	65.6
2021	470	37.0	12.7	63.2
2022	477	38.7	12.3	n/a
2023	476	39.4	12.0	62.6

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 Oglethorpe County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$389 (4.7%)	$7,917 (95.3%)	$8,306
2018	$528 (5.8%)	$8,536 (94.2%)	$9,064
2019	$532 (5.4%)	$9,409 (94.6%)	$9,942

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oglethorpe 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 408^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 616^th of 1242 Elementary schools	16.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)	37.2	31.8	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County)	37.2	31.8	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)	55.9	50	5.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County)	55.9	50	5.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)	35	25	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County)	35	25	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)	57.3	41	16.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County)	57.3	41	16.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)	45.9	36.4	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County)	45.9	36.4	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)	64.2	33.3	30.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County)	64.2	33.3	30.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)	54.1	31.1	23%
5th Grade Science (Oglethorpe County)	54.1	31.1	23%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	441	476	7.9%
African American	72	91	26.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	8	33.3%
Hispanic	49	61	24.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	290	291	0.3%
Two or More Races	23	24	4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.7%	62.6%	1.1%

Schools Near Oglethorpe 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
Oglethorpe County Elementary School	Public	3-5	15 Fairground Rd	Lexington	30648	Oglethorpe County	Oglethorpe County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 743-8750	476	39	12.0	62.6%	291 (61.1%)	91 (19.1%)	61 (12.8%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	56.3	486^th of 1248 public elementary schools	61.1%		45.2	616^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.4%	130	39.9	38.3	43.9	53.0	52.0	42.4	33.1	$9,942	$532	$9,409
Oglethorpe County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Comer Rd	Lexington	30648	Oglethorpe County	Oglethorpe County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 743-8194	563	49	11.3	54.5%	367 (65.2%)	92 (16.3%)	57 (10.1%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.4%)								(n/a)								$11,831	$828	$11,003
Winterville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	305 Cherokee Rd	Winterville	30683	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5222	365	38	9.5	83.0%	77 (21.1%)	145 (39.7%)	122 (33.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)	32.1	807^th of 1248 public elementary schools	35.3%		32.2	805^th of 1242 public elementary schools	35.2%	2	31.1	23.5	34.6	28.9	39.2	26.9	32.7	$15,060	$1,208	$13,852
Whit Davis Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 Whit Davis Rd	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 369-1036	439	44	9.9	82.7%	118 (26.9%)	212 (48.3%)	66 (15.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.3%)	26	914^th of 1248 public elementary schools	26.8%		23.1	956^th of 1242 public elementary schools	23.0%	42	24.6	26.9	27.8	36.1	28.4	22.2	23.1	$13,782	$1,015	$12,767
Colbert Elementary School	Public	K-5	255 Colbert School Rd	Colbert	30628	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 788-2341	447	41	10.9	57.9%	280 (62.6%)	69 (15.4%)	71 (15.9%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	60.9	445^th of 1248 public elementary schools	64.3%		79	238^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.8%	207	33.3	42.5	48.4	51.5	70.0	32.8	43.8	$12,046	$847	$11,199
Comer Elementary School	Public	K-5	565 Gholston St	Comer	30629	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 783-2797	386	37	10.5	60.6%	268 (69.4%)	45 (11.7%)	16 (4.1%)	46 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	66.9	382^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	69.4%		73.4	296^th of 1242 public elementary schools	76.2%	86	37.5	45.5	55.9	42.5	57.6	57.4	52.9	$11,677	$601	$11,077
Barnett Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3220 Barnett Shoals Rd	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5334	487	46	10.5	82.8%	147 (30.2%)	234 (48.0%)	58 (11.9%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.8%)	44.6	631^st of 1248 public elementary schools	49.4%		38	723^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	41.8%	92	45.2	29.6	36.6	43.8	42.6	32.4	31.0	$14,084	$1,262	$12,822
Gaines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Gaines School Rd	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5333	518	50	10.3	82.8%	38 (7.3%)	355 (68.5%)	93 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.6%)	9	1205^th of 1248 public elementary schools	3.4%		8.2	1210^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.6%	5	17.6	7.3	10.9	20.6	19.5	4.7	7.8	$14,017	$1,348	$12,670
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	715 Fourth St	Athens	30601	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 369-1893	359	44	8.1	83.0%	22 (6.1%)	256 (71.3%)	66 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	8.1	1220^th of 1248 public elementary schools	2.2%		18.3	1043^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	16.0%	177	7.3	6.4	21.2	12.7	8.5	17.3	9.8	$17,234	$1,696	$15,538
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Danielsville Rd	Athens	30601	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5203	407	44	9.2	82.8%	19 (4.7%)	93 (22.9%)	290 (71.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	32.7	801^st of 1248 public elementary schools	35.8%		28.9	853^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	31.3%	52	25.0	13.0	25.9	41.2	38.9	39.7	31.0	$13,665	$1,154	$12,511

Frequently Asked Questions about Oglethorpe County Elementary School

How many students attend Oglethorpe County Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended Oglethorpe County Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Oglethorpe County Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Oglethorpe County Middle School
High : Oglethorpe County High School

What district is Oglethorpe County Elementary School in?

Oglethorpe County

Is Oglethorpe County Elementary School a good school?

Oglethorpe County Elementary School ranks 486^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Oglethorpe County Elementary School?

Students at Oglethorpe County Elementary School are 61% White, 19% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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