Excellent
#117 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 5% in state
Folkston Elementary School
Elementary School · Charlton County · Folkston, GA
A Charlton County elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
34754 Okefenokee Dr, Folkston, GA 31537
- Math 76% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Folkston Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Folkston 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Folkston), 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
$49,613
Median home value
$120,900
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Charlton County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charlton County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Folkston Elementary School is listed in Charlton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Folkston Elementary School
Folkston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Folkston, GA, part of Charlton County, serving approximately 559 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Folkston Elementary School
What grades does Folkston Elementary School serve?
Folkston Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Folkston Elementary School?
Folkston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Folkston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Folkston Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Folkston Elementary School rank in GA?
Folkston Elementary School ranks #117 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Folkston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Folkston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Folkston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Folkston Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Folkston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Folkston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Folkston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Folkston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Folkston Elementary School?
75.5% of students at Folkston 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Charlton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (912) 496-7369
- Area population (ZIP 31537)
- 9,343
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 31537; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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