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#1341 of 2,268 schools in GA
Taylor County Elementary
Elementary School · Taylor County · Butler, GA
An elementary school in Butler, GA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 428, Butler, GA 31006
- Math 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taylor County Elementary score 32% 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 17 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
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Where Taylor County Elementary 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 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,872
Median home value
$83,000
Median rent
$703/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Taylor County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taylor County Elementary is listed in Taylor County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taylor County Elementary
Taylor County Elementary is a public elementary school in Butler, GA, part of Taylor County, serving approximately 243 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,341 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taylor County Elementary
What grades does Taylor County Elementary serve?
Taylor County Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Taylor County Elementary?
Taylor County Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taylor County Elementary rank in GA?
Taylor County Elementary ranks #1,341 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Taylor County Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Taylor County Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Taylor County Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor County Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Taylor County Elementary a charter school?
No, Taylor County Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taylor County Elementary a Title I school?
No, Taylor County Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylor County Elementary?
100.0% of students at Taylor County Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Taylor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (478) 862-5690
- Area population (ZIP 31006)
- 4,360
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 31006; 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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