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#767 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 34% in state

Crisp County Primary School

Elementary School · Crisp County · Cordele, GA

An elementary school in Cordele, GA serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.

330 Old Hatley Rd, Cordele, GA 31015

  • Math 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$15,093
Chronic Absenteeism42%

Students at Crisp County Primary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency13%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2024.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
13%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Crisp County Primary 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,358/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cordele), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,930

Median home value

$125,000

Median rent

$741/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

52%

Poverty rate

24.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Crisp County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 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 Primary School is listed in Crisp County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crisp County Primary School

Crisp County Primary School is a public elementary school in Cordele, GA, part of Crisp County, serving approximately 968 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crisp County Primary School

What grades does Crisp County Primary School serve?

Crisp County Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Crisp County Primary School?

Crisp County Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 968 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crisp County Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crisp County Primary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crisp County Primary School rank in GA?

Crisp County Primary School ranks #767 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Crisp County Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crisp County Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crisp County Primary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Crisp County Primary School a charter school?

No, Crisp County Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crisp County Primary School a Title I school?

No, Crisp County Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crisp County Primary School?

100.0% of students at Crisp County Primary 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
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
968
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Crisp County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.0%
Area population (ZIP 31015)
18,615
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
39.4
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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31015; this does not measure the attendance area.
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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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