Excellent
#134 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 6% in state
St. Simons Elementary School
Elementary School · Glynn County · Saint Simons Island, GA
A Glynn County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
805 Ocean Blvd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
- Math 65% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Simons Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Simons 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederica AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| St Simons Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Altama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 593 | Compare → |
| Golden Isles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 634 | Compare → |
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
- #2 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
St. Simons Elementary School is listed in Glynn County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Simons Elementary School
St. Simons Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Simons Island, GA, part of Glynn County, serving approximately 488 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Simons Elementary School
What grades does St. Simons Elementary School serve?
St. Simons Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend St. Simons Elementary School?
St. Simons Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Simons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Simons 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 St. Simons Elementary School rank in GA?
St. Simons Elementary School ranks #134 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is St. Simons Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Simons Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 St. Simons Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Simons Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is St. Simons Elementary School a charter school?
No, St. Simons Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Simons Elementary School a Title I school?
No, St. Simons Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Simons Elementary School?
56.6% of students at St. Simons 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
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Glynn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (912) 638-2851
- 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
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