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#326 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 14% in state

Sara Harp Minter Elementary School

Elementary School · Fayette County · Fayetteville, GA

A Fayette County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1650 Highway 85 S, Fayetteville, GA 30215

  • Math 65% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+22.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$14,041
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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

24.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sara Harp Minter 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. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,704/100K

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

$116,435

Median home value

$378,300

Median rent

$1,813/mo

College educated

44.5%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30215; 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
Inman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–53.2 mi677Compare →
Braelinn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–53.7 mi515Compare →
Peeples Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–53.9 mi686Compare →
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–54.1 mi466Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Fayette County

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#13 of 24
District spending per student
$14,041NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sara Harp Minter Elementary School

Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, GA, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 737 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sara Harp Minter Elementary School

What grades does Sara Harp Minter Elementary School serve?

Sara Harp Minter Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?

Sara Harp Minter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sara Harp Minter Elementary School rank in GA?

Sara Harp Minter Elementary School ranks #326 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Sara Harp Minter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sara Harp Minter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sara Harp Minter Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sara Harp Minter Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Sara Harp Minter Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?

24.4% of students at Sara Harp Minter 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
737
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
Area population (ZIP 30215)
39,233
Area average commute
34.9 min
Area median age
41.4
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 30215; 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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