Below Average
#1815 of 2,268 schools in GA
Stewart County Elementary School
Elementary School · Stewart County · Lumpkin, GA
An elementary school in Lumpkin, GA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 37, Lumpkin, GA 31815
- Math 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stewart County Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stewart 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,771
Median home value
$45,500
College educated
11%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
36.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31815; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Stewart County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stewart County Elementary School is listed in Stewart County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stewart County Elementary School
Stewart County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lumpkin, GA, part of Stewart County, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,815 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stewart County Elementary School
What grades does Stewart County Elementary School serve?
Stewart County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stewart County Elementary School?
Stewart County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart County Elementary School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stewart County Elementary School rank in GA?
Stewart County Elementary School ranks #1,815 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Stewart County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stewart County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Stewart County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stewart County Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stewart County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Stewart County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stewart County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Stewart County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stewart County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Stewart 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
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stewart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (229) 838-4374
- Area population (ZIP 31815)
- 2,989
- Area median age
- 35
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 31815; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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