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#30 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 1% in state

Oglethorpe Point Elementary School

Elementary School · Glynn County · Saint Simons Island, GA

A Glynn County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6200 Frederica Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

  • Math 78% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+35.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.1 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,966
Chronic Absenteeism13%

Students at Oglethorpe Point Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency78%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 74% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
83%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
78%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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

31.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oglethorpe Point 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$106,413

Median home value

$498,300

Median rent

$1,723/mo

College educated

56.2%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31522; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Simons Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–82.2 mi157Compare →
Frederica AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–123.7 mi419Compare →
Brunswick Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–124.6 mi103Compare →
Altama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available593Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Glynn County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#1 of 16
District spending per student
$14,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Oglethorpe Point Elementary School

Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Simons Island, GA, part of Glynn County, serving approximately 523 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oglethorpe Point Elementary School

What grades does Oglethorpe Point Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Oglethorpe Point Elementary School?

Oglethorpe Point Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oglethorpe Point Elementary School rank in GA?

Oglethorpe Point Elementary School ranks #30 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Oglethorpe Point Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oglethorpe Point Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Point Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oglethorpe Point Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oglethorpe Point Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Oglethorpe Point Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

31.5% of students at Oglethorpe Point 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
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Glynn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.0%
Area population (ZIP 31522)
17,603
Area average commute
17.4 min
Area median age
59.7
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 31522; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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