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#962 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 42% in state
Seminole County Elementary School
Elementary School · Seminole County · Donalsonville, GA
An elementary school in Donalsonville, GA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 Marianna Hwy, Donalsonville, GA 39845
- Math 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seminole County Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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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Where Seminole 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated921/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Donalsonville), 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
$48,588
Median home value
$108,400
Median rent
$830/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Seminole County
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,125NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seminole County Elementary School is listed in Seminole County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seminole County Elementary School
Seminole County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Donalsonville, GA, part of Seminole County, serving approximately 643 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #962 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seminole County Elementary School
What grades does Seminole County Elementary School serve?
Seminole County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Seminole County Elementary School?
Seminole County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole County Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seminole County Elementary School rank in GA?
Seminole County Elementary School ranks #962 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Seminole County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seminole County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Seminole County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seminole County Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Seminole County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Seminole County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seminole County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Seminole County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seminole County Elementary School?
89.1% of students at Seminole 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 643
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Seminole County
- Phone
- (229) 524-5235
- Area population (ZIP 39845)
- 8,155
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
Official sources & links
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 39845; 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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