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#697 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 31% in state

Oglethorpe County Elementary School

Elementary School · Oglethorpe County · Lexington, GA

An elementary school in Lexington, GA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

15 Fairground Rd, Lexington, GA 30648

  • Math 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$13,653
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Oglethorpe County Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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

69.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Oglethorpe County 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 21Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,431

Median home value

$158,300

Median rent

$879/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

17.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30648; 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

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Oglethorpe County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$13,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Oglethorpe County Elementary School

Oglethorpe County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, GA, part of Oglethorpe County, serving approximately 495 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #697 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oglethorpe County Elementary School

What grades does Oglethorpe County Elementary School serve?

Oglethorpe County Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Oglethorpe County Elementary School?

Oglethorpe County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oglethorpe County Elementary School rank in GA?

Oglethorpe County Elementary School ranks #697 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Oglethorpe County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oglethorpe County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Oglethorpe County Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oglethorpe County Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oglethorpe County Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Oglethorpe County Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

69.9% of students at Oglethorpe County 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
495
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Oglethorpe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 30648)
3,351
Area average commute
38.9 min
Area median age
44
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 30648; 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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