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#1416 of 2,268 schools in GA
Hutto Elementary School
Elementary School · Decatur County · Bainbridge, GA
A Decatur County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1201 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Bainbridge, GA 39817
- Math 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hutto Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hutto 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,645/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bainbridge), 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
$50,841
Median home value
$145,700
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
32.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Spring Creek Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–10 | 2.2 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Decatur County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hutto Elementary School is listed in Decatur County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hutto Elementary School
Hutto Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bainbridge, GA, part of Decatur County, serving approximately 781 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,416 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hutto Elementary School
What grades does Hutto Elementary School serve?
Hutto Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Hutto Elementary School?
Hutto Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 781 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutto Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutto Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hutto Elementary School rank in GA?
Hutto Elementary School ranks #1,416 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Hutto Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hutto Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Hutto Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hutto Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hutto Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hutto Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hutto Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hutto Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hutto Elementary School?
94.4% of students at Hutto 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 781
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Decatur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (229) 248-2224
- Area population (ZIP 39817)
- 11,561
- Area median age
- 34.7
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.
- 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 39817; 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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