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#1167 of 2,268 schools in GA
Mcclelland Elementary School
Elementary School · Long County · Ludowici, GA
A Long County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2015 US Highway 84 E, Ludowici, GA 31316
- Math 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcclelland Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcclelland 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,006
Median home value
$206,500
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Long County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcclelland Elementary School is listed in Long County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcclelland Elementary School
Mcclelland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ludowici, GA, part of Long County, serving approximately 1,010 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,167 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcclelland Elementary School
What grades does Mcclelland Elementary School serve?
Mcclelland Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Mcclelland Elementary School?
Mcclelland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,010 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcclelland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcclelland Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcclelland Elementary School rank in GA?
Mcclelland Elementary School ranks #1,167 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Mcclelland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcclelland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Mcclelland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcclelland Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Mcclelland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mcclelland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcclelland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mcclelland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcclelland Elementary School?
74.6% of students at Mcclelland 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
- 1,010
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Long County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (912) 545-7910
- Area population (ZIP 31316)
- 13,421
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 31316; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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