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#2217 of 2,268 schools in GA

Sue Reynolds Elementary School

Elementary School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA

A Richmond County elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3840 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30909

  • Math 14% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 16% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-28.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.6 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$13,883
Chronic Absenteeism24.3%

Students at Sue Reynolds Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency16%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 67 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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

79.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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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The neighborhood

Where Sue Reynolds 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$67,710

Median home value

$237,600

Median rent

$1,196/mo

College educated

39.8%

Homeownership

50%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30909; 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
Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–81.5 mi35Compare →
Belair K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–81.6 mi1,061Compare →
Lighthouse Care Center of AugustaEnrollment path unverified5.1K–122.0 mi31Compare →
Augusta Preparatory Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–122.1 mi363Compare →

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.

Richmond County

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#47 of 50
District spending per student
$13,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sue Reynolds Elementary School is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sue Reynolds Elementary School

Sue Reynolds Elementary School is a public elementary school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 642 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,217 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sue Reynolds Elementary School

What grades does Sue Reynolds Elementary School serve?

Sue Reynolds Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sue Reynolds Elementary School?

Sue Reynolds Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sue Reynolds Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sue Reynolds 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 Sue Reynolds Elementary School rank in GA?

Sue Reynolds Elementary School ranks #2,217 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Sue Reynolds Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sue Reynolds Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Sue Reynolds Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sue Reynolds Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sue Reynolds Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Sue Reynolds Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Sue Reynolds Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sue Reynolds Elementary School?

79.8% of students at Sue Reynolds 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
642
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.3%
Area population (ZIP 30909)
44,940
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
36.5
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 30909; 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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