Excellent
#92 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 4% in state
Frances Meeks Elementary School
Elementary School · Bryan County · Richmond Hill, GA
A Bryan County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
488 Warren Hill Road, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
- Math 77% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frances Meeks Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Frances Meeks 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,239/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond Hill), 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
$110,767
Median home value
$364,200
Median rent
$1,764/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallister Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 983 | Compare → |
| Bryan County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 1,011 | Compare → |
| Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 4–5 | Not available | 679 | Compare → |
| Richmond Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 2–3 | Not available | 670 | 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.
Bryan County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frances Meeks Elementary School is listed in Bryan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frances Meeks Elementary School
Frances Meeks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richmond Hill, GA, part of Bryan County, serving approximately 864 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frances Meeks Elementary School
What grades does Frances Meeks Elementary School serve?
Frances Meeks Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Frances Meeks Elementary School?
Frances Meeks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 864 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances Meeks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances Meeks Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frances Meeks Elementary School rank in GA?
Frances Meeks Elementary School ranks #92 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Frances Meeks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frances Meeks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Frances Meeks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frances Meeks Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Frances Meeks Elementary School a charter school?
No, Frances Meeks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frances Meeks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Frances Meeks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frances Meeks Elementary School?
18.2% of students at Frances Meeks 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 864
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bryan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (912) 851-4100
- Area population (ZIP 31324)
- 35,668
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 31324; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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