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Odom Elementary School

Elementary School · Colquitt County · Moultrie, GA

A Colquitt County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2902 Sardis Church Rd, Moultrie, GA 31788

  • Math 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.7 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$14,660
Chronic Absenteeism21.4%

Students at Odom Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Odom 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,084/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moultrie), 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

$51,775

Median home value

$141,200

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty rate

24.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31788; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Liberty Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–122.0 mi16Compare →
Funston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–5Not available395Compare →
Hamilton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–5Not available224Compare →
Norman Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–5Not available599Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Colquitt County

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#9 of 13
District spending per student
$14,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Odom Elementary School is listed in Colquitt County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Odom Elementary School

Odom Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moultrie, GA, part of Colquitt County, serving approximately 523 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,526 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Odom Elementary School

What grades does Odom Elementary School serve?

Odom Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Odom Elementary School?

Odom Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Odom Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Odom Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Odom Elementary School rank in GA?

Odom Elementary School ranks #1,526 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Odom Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Odom Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Odom Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Odom Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Odom Elementary School a charter school?

No, Odom Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Odom Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Odom Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odom Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Odom 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
523
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Colquitt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.4%
Area population (ZIP 31788)
11,071
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
35.8
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 31788; 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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