Oglethorpe County Elementary School

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:
486th 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 Help
Number of students:  476

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.1%
African American:
19.1%
Hispanic:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oglethorpe County Elementary School ranks better than 61.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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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 81st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.86 723rd 1101 34.3%
2007 49.28 664th 1125 41.0%
2008 58.29 526th 1134 53.6%
2009 59.98 492nd 1133 56.6%
2010 64.39 468th 1183 60.4%
2011 67.40 446th 1212 63.2%
2012 55.88 648th 1201 46.0%
2013 53.00 699th 1225 42.9%
2014 67.51 446th 1231 63.8%
2015 50.72 571st 1240 54.0%
2016 45.90 632nd 1233 48.7%
2017 45.16 616th 1205 48.9%
2018 48.39 581st 1209 51.9%
2019 63.57 408th 1234 66.9%
2021 44.69 623rd 1214 48.7%
2022 45.46 618th 1244 50.3%
2023 45.19 616th 1242 50.4%
2024 56.34 486th 1248 61.1%
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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 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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 408th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 616th 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)37.231.8
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County)37.231.8
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)55.950
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County)55.950
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)3525
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County)3525
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)57.341
 16.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County)57.341
 16.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)45.936.4
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County)45.936.4
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)64.233.3
 30.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County)64.233.3
 30.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Oglethorpe County Elementary School)54.131.1
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Oglethorpe County)54.131.1
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students441476
 7.9%
African American7291
 26.4%
American Indian11
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic4961
 24.5%
Pacific Islander00
White290291
 0.3%
Two or More Races2324
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.7%62.6%
 1.1%


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

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

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

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

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