Telfair County Elementary

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Telfair County Elementary ranks 775 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Telfair County Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mc Rae Helena, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 822 students. The school is part of the Telfair County School District, which is ranked 108 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Telfair County Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessment generally below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 16.3% (4th grade) to 37.3% (3rd grade), compared to the state averages of 37% to 48.2%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 22.8% (5th grade) to 45.8% (3rd grade), compared to the state averages of 41% to 48.1%. The school's performance in 5th grade science was also below the state average, with 31% proficient or better compared to the state's 41.7%. Telfair County Elementary has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 89.17% to 96.42% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby Jeff Davis Elementary (79.36%) and Montgomery County Elementary (94.92%).

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Telfair County Elementary, ranging from $8,997 to $9,673 over the past few years, and a student-teacher ratio higher than the nearby schools, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state average. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the potential need for a more targeted and strategic approach to addressing the specific needs of the predominantly low-income student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

532 E Oak St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055

(229) 868-7483

District: Telfair County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,673

Students who attend Telfair County Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Telfair County Middle School
High:	Telfair County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 829

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.4%

African American:

39.9%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Telfair County Elementary ranks worse than 62.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.4%), African American (39.9%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Telfair County Elementary is 16. (See more...)

Compare Telfair County Elementary employs 51.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Telfair County Elementary is $9,673.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Telfair County:

SchoolDigger ranks Telfair County 108^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Telfair County Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	41.35	740^th	1101	32.8%
2007	43.10	734^th	1125	34.8%
2008	29.77	896^th	1134	21.0%
2009	39.55	784^th	1133	30.8%
2010	24.88	996^th	1183	15.8%
2011	28.95	979^th	1212	19.2%
2012	33.29	926^th	1201	22.9%
2013	39.25	880^th	1225	28.2%
2014	50.59	737^th	1231	40.1%
2015	37.88	759^th	1240	38.8%
2016	33.04	829^th	1233	32.8%
2017	28.17	872^nd	1205	27.6%
2018	35.72	774^th	1209	36.0%
2019	29.09	873^rd	1234	29.3%
2021	37.73	708^th	1214	41.7%
2022	35.67	763^rd	1244	38.7%
2023	30.51	824^th	1242	33.7%
2024	35.00	775^th	1248	37.9%

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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 Telfair County Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	419	417	0	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	863
2005	423	388	0	36	1	n/a	n/a	16	864
2006	451	431	3	41	1	n/a	n/a	19	946
2007	445	409	8	45	1	n/a	n/a	23	931
2008	444	390	7	49	0	n/a	n/a	33	923
2009	488	384	5	45	0	n/a	n/a	31	953
2010	541	407	5	8	1	0	17	0	979
2011	517	413	3	15	1	0	22	0	971
2012	493	403	1	23	1	0	21	0	942
2013	470	391	3	29	1	0	20	0	914
2014	445	371	2	33	1	0	22	0	874
2015	429	363	5	47	0	0	18	0	862
2016	400	369	6	62	3	0	22	0	862
2017	395	374	7	64	0	0	25	0	865
2018	398	350	8	73	0	0	31	0	860
2019	411	330	6	85	0	0	38	0	870
2020	406	317	3	72	0	0	43	0	841
2021	400	302	1	75	0	0	31	0	809
2022	387	301	3	62	0	0	41	0	794
2023	397	313	4	64	1	0	43	0	822
2024	385	331	4	64	0	0	45	0	829

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 Telfair County Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	863	46.0	18.8	69.4
2005	864	56.8	15.2	73.7
2006	946	64.8	14.6	72
2007	931	69.3	13.4	72.4
2008	923	64.6	14.3	73.3
2009	953	65.5	14.5	90.7
2010	979	61.0	16.0	76.5
2011	971	61.5	15.7	78.8
2012	942	59.5	15.8	78.8
2013	914	56.5	16.1	78.9
2014	874	52.5	16.6	93.8
2015	862	52.0	16.5	93.7
2016	862	54.0	15.9	93.9
2017	865	51.5	16.7	93.8
2018	860	52.5	16.3	96.5
2019	870	52.5	16.5	96.4
2020	841	51.5	16.3	96.4
2021	809	49.5	16.3	96.4
2022	794	51.5	15.4	n/a
2023	822	52.5	15.6	89.2
2024	829	51.5	16.0	97

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 Telfair County Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	863	46.0	18.8	69.4
2005	864	56.8	15.2	73.7
2006	946	64.8	14.6	72
2007	931	69.3	13.4	72.4
2008	923	64.6	14.3	73.3
2009	953	65.5	14.5	90.7
2010	979	61.0	16.0	76.5
2011	971	61.5	15.7	78.8
2012	942	59.5	15.8	78.8
2013	914	56.5	16.1	78.9
2014	874	52.5	16.6	93.8
2015	862	52.0	16.5	93.7
2016	862	54.0	15.9	93.9
2017	865	51.5	16.7	93.8
2018	860	52.5	16.3	96.5
2019	870	52.5	16.5	96.4
2020	841	51.5	16.3	96.4
2021	809	49.5	16.3	96.4
2022	794	51.5	15.4	n/a
2023	822	52.5	15.6	89.2
2024	829	51.5	16.0	97

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 Telfair County Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,284 (14.3%)	$7,712 (85.7%)	$8,997
2018	$1,286 (13.4%)	$8,311 (86.6%)	$9,597
2019	$1,453 (15.0%)	$8,219 (85.0%)	$9,673

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Telfair County Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 873^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 824^th of 1242 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Telfair County Elementary)	30.1	26.9	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Telfair County)	30.1	26.9	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Telfair County Elementary)	43.1	38	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Telfair County)	43.1	38	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Telfair County Elementary)	24	20.6	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Telfair County)	24	20.6	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Telfair County Elementary)	33.9	34.1	0.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Telfair County)	33.9	34.1	0.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Telfair County Elementary)	19.8	27.6	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Telfair County)	19.8	27.6	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Telfair County Elementary)	32.5	21	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Telfair County)	32.5	21	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Telfair County Elementary)	37.3	26.7	10.6%
5th Grade Science (Telfair County)	37.3	26.7	10.6%
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	870	822	5.5%
African American	330	313	5.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	85	64	24.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	411	397	3.4%
Two or More Races	38	43	13.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.4%	89.2%	7.3%

Schools Near Telfair County Elementary

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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
Telfair County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	532 E Oak St	Mc Rae Helena	31055	Telfair County	Telfair County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 868-7483	829	52	16.0	97.0%	385 (46.4%)	331 (39.9%)	64 (7.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.4%)	35	775^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.9%		30.5	824^th of 1242 public elementary schools	33.7%	49	37.3	16.3	31.5	45.8	40.4	22.8	31.0	$9,673	$1,453	$8,219
Wheeler County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Snowhill Road	Alamo	30411	Wheeler County	Wheeler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 568-7159	421	33	12.9	100.0%	234 (55.6%)	163 (38.7%)	21 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	54.4	511^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.1%		53.7	518^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.3%	7	24.5	20.4	46.0	47.2	51.9	60.0	56.0	$10,907	$698	$10,209
Jeff Davis Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	71 Burketts Ferry Rd	Hazlehurst	31539	Jeff Davis County	Jeff Davis County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 375-6720	850	57	14.9	86.1%	488 (57.4%)	140 (16.5%)	181 (21.3%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.9%)								(n/a)								$9,592	$871	$8,721
Montgomery County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Martin Luther King Dr	Ailey	30410	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 583-2279	440	37	11.8	93.4%	224 (50.9%)	120 (27.3%)	64 (14.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	38.4	721^st of 1248 public elementary schools	42.2%		37.8	730^th of 1242 public elementary schools	41.2%	9	31.6	23.0	45.8	49.1	37.7	26.4	27.8	$11,344	$996	$10,347
Dodge County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1118 McRea Hwy	Eastman	31023	Dodge County	Dodge County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(478) 374-6691	694	54	12.7	93.4%	362 (52.2%)	242 (34.9%)	36 (5.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.8%)								(n/a)
Jeff Davis Elementary School	Public	3-5	81 Pat Dixon Rd	Hazlehurst	31539	Jeff Davis County	Jeff Davis County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 375-6730	697	49	14.1	81.5%	388 (55.7%)	109 (15.6%)	156 (22.4%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.2%)	51.7	543^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	56.5%		52.5	526^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.6%	17	33.5	33.0	40.6	51.1	56.0	40.6	34.3	$8,559	$721	$7,837

Frequently Asked Questions about Telfair County Elementary

What schools do graduates of Telfair County Elementary attend?

Students who attend Telfair County Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Telfair County Middle School
High : Telfair County High School

How many students attend Telfair County Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 829 students attended Telfair County Elementary.

Is Telfair County Elementary a good school?

Telfair County Elementary ranks 775^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Telfair County Elementary in?

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What is the racial makeup of Telfair County Elementary?

Students at Telfair County Elementary are 46% White, 40% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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