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Seminole County Elementary School

Summary:

Seminole County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Donalsonville, Georgia, serving 637 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Seminole County School District, which is ranked 119 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Seminole County Elementary School's performance is generally below the state average across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 19.8% (4th grade) to 43.7% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 37% (4th grade) and 48.2% (5th grade). In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 29% (3rd grade) to 51.2% (4th grade), compared to the state averages of 45.4% (3rd grade) and 48.1% (4th grade). The school's performance in 5th grade Science (27.9% proficient or better) was also significantly lower than the state average of 41.7%. Seminole County Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 545 out of 1209 Georgia elementary schools (2017-2018) to 718 out of 1248 (2023-2024), with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 and 2020-2021 school years. This is similar to the nearby West Bainbridge Primary School, which also serves a 100% free or reduced-price lunch population. In comparison, the academic performance of Miller County Elementary School is generally higher than Seminole County Elementary School across multiple grade levels and subject areas. To address these challenges, the school and district may consider implementing targeted interventions, investing in professional development for teachers, and exploring partnerships to provide additional resources and support for students and families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 800 Marianna Hwy
       Donalsonville, GA  39845

(229) 524-5235

District: Seminole County

SchoolDigger Rank:
718th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,594 Help


Students who attend Seminole County Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Seminole County Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  643

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.2%
African American:
41.8%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Seminole County Elementary School ranks worse than 57.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.2%), African American (41.8%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seminole County Elementary School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seminole County Elementary School is $9,594.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Seminole County:

SchoolDigger ranks Seminole County 119th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seminole County Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.86 812th 1101 26.2%
2007 42.79 740th 1125 34.2%
2008 33.74 845th 1134 25.5%
2009 40.13 777th 1133 31.4%
2010 41.17 809th 1183 31.6%
2011 29.82 974th 1212 19.6%
2012 32.39 936th 1201 22.1%
2013 44.39 817th 1225 33.3%
2014 61.90 553rd 1231 55.1%
2015 46.58 609th 1240 50.9%
2016 43.89 658th 1233 46.6%
2017 46.75 598th 1205 50.4%
2018 51.15 545th 1209 54.9%
2019 45.45 651st 1234 47.2%
2021 45.67 613th 1214 49.5%
2022 40.56 696th 1244 44.1%
2023 45.24 615th 1242 50.5%
2024 38.54 718th 1248 42.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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

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Enrollment information for Seminole County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 426 494 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 959
1996 426 494 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 959
1997 476 512 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
1998 476 519 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
1999 432 496 4 52 0 n/a n/a 0 984
2000 431 488 2 57 0 n/a n/a 0 978
2001 432 470 1 55 0 n/a n/a 0 958
2002 401 447 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 867
2003 401 447 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 867
2004 401 438 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 860
2005 386 432 1 18 1 n/a n/a 16 854
2006 415 421 2 23 1 n/a n/a 19 881
2007 412 413 6 19 0 n/a n/a 20 870
2008 414 416 4 10 0 n/a n/a 18 862
2009 414 394 3 12 0 n/a n/a 15 838
2010 415 377 3 10 0 0 12 0 817
2011 421 335 5 15 0 0 20 0 796
2012 448 315 5 20 0 0 22 0 810
2013 443 329 4 15 0 0 26 0 817
2014 425 326 8 17 0 0 26 0 802
2015 396 322 6 25 0 0 29 0 778
2016 368 306 8 25 0 0 36 0 743
2017 366 301 6 20 0 0 26 0 719
2018 367 296 8 17 0 0 31 0 719
2019 331 297 7 19 1 0 32 0 687
2020 304 269 6 16 0 0 31 0 626
2021 314 243 7 18 0 0 26 0 608
2022 295 257 9 18 0 0 33 0 612
2023 315 263 5 21 0 0 33 0 637
2024 310 269 3 30 0 0 31 0 643

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 Seminole County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 959 56.0 17.1 70
1996 959 56.0 17.1 70
1997 1034 59.0 17.5 63.2
1998 1034 59.0 17.5 92.9
1999 984 60.0 16.4 73.6
2000 978 59.0 16.6 72.4
2001 958 60.5 15.8 80.1
2002 867 64.5 13.4 82.2
2003 867 64.5 13.4 82.2
2004 860 58.5 14.7 71.4
2005 854 59.0 14.5 78.9
2006 881 58.6 15.0 79.1
2007 870 59.2 14.7 80.7
2008 862 58.2 14.8 87.9
2009 838 59.4 14.1 77.8
2010 817 58.8 13.8 80.2
2011 796 54.8 14.5 79.5
2012 810 53.3 15.1 74.7
2013 817 50.2 16.2 74.1
2014 802 48.1 16.6 92.3
2015 778 50.0 15.5 92.3
2016 743 49.0 15.1 92.6
2017 719 49.2 14.6 92.6
2018 719 46.9 15.3 94.2
2019 687 48.0 14.3 94.2
2020 626 48.6 12.8 100
2021 608 45.7 13.3 100
2022 612 47.6 12.8 n/a
2023 637 46.9 13.5 100
2024 643 46.5 13.8 89.1

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 Seminole County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 959 56.0 17.1 70
1996 959 56.0 17.1 70
1997 1034 59.0 17.5 63.2
1998 1034 59.0 17.5 92.9
1999 984 60.0 16.4 73.6
2000 978 59.0 16.6 72.4
2001 958 60.5 15.8 80.1
2002 867 64.5 13.4 82.2
2003 867 64.5 13.4 82.2
2004 860 58.5 14.7 71.4
2005 854 59.0 14.5 78.9
2006 881 58.6 15.0 79.1
2007 870 59.2 14.7 80.7
2008 862 58.2 14.8 87.9
2009 838 59.4 14.1 77.8
2010 817 58.8 13.8 80.2
2011 796 54.8 14.5 79.5
2012 810 53.3 15.1 74.7
2013 817 50.2 16.2 74.1
2014 802 48.1 16.6 92.3
2015 778 50.0 15.5 92.3
2016 743 49.0 15.1 92.6
2017 719 49.2 14.6 92.6
2018 719 46.9 15.3 94.2
2019 687 48.0 14.3 94.2
2020 626 48.6 12.8 100
2021 608 45.7 13.3 100
2022 612 47.6 12.8 n/a
2023 637 46.9 13.5 100
2024 643 46.5 13.8 89.1

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 Seminole County Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,019 (11.7%) $7,702 (88.3%) $8,721
2018 $855 (9.7%) $7,975 (90.3%) $8,830
2019 $982 (10.2%) $8,611 (89.8%) $9,594

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Seminole 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 651st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 615th of 1242 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seminole County Elementary School)34.336.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seminole County)34.336.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seminole County Elementary School)38.245.8
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Seminole County)38.245.8
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole County Elementary School)3528.4
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole County)3528.4
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seminole County Elementary School)36.935.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Seminole County)36.935.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole County Elementary School)39.433.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole County)39.433.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seminole County Elementary School)35.440.9
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Seminole County)35.440.9
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Seminole County Elementary School)44.431.2
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Seminole County)44.431.2
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students687637
 7.3%
African American297263
 11.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic1921
 10.5%
Pacific Islander00
White331315
 4.8%
Two or More Races3233
 3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.2%100%
 5.8%

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

High : Seminole County Middle/High School

Seminole County Elementary School ranks 718th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Seminole County Elementary School are 48% White, 42% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 643 students attended Seminole County Elementary School.


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