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Crisp County Elementary School
Elementary School · Crisp County · Cordele, GA
An elementary school in Cordele, GA serving grades 4th – 5th.
PO Box 729, Cordele, GA 31010
- Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crisp County Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 70 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Crisp County Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,358/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Crisp County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crisp County Elementary School is listed in Crisp County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crisp County Elementary School
Crisp County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cordele, GA, part of Crisp County, serving approximately 451 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,094 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crisp County Elementary School
What grades does Crisp County Elementary School serve?
Crisp County Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Crisp County Elementary School?
Crisp County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crisp County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crisp County Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crisp County Elementary School rank in GA?
Crisp County Elementary School ranks #2,094 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Crisp County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crisp County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crisp County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crisp County Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Crisp County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crisp County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crisp County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crisp County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crisp County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Crisp County Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Crisp County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (229) 276-3420
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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