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#1398 of 2,268 schools in GA
Telfair County Elementary
Elementary School · Telfair County · Mc Rae Helena, GA
An elementary school in Mc Rae Helena, GA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
532 E Oak St, Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
- Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Telfair County Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
97%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Telfair 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,394
Median home value
$139,800
Median rent
$647/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
41.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31055; 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.
Telfair County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,247NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Telfair County Elementary is listed in Telfair County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Telfair County Elementary
Telfair County Elementary is a public elementary school in Mc Rae Helena, GA, part of Telfair County, serving approximately 829 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,398 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Telfair County Elementary
What grades does Telfair County Elementary serve?
Telfair County Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Telfair County Elementary?
Telfair County Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 829 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telfair County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Telfair County Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Telfair County Elementary rank in GA?
Telfair County Elementary ranks #1,398 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Telfair County Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Telfair County Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Telfair County Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Telfair County Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Telfair County Elementary a charter school?
No, Telfair County Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Telfair County Elementary a Title I school?
No, Telfair County Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Telfair County Elementary?
97.0% of students at Telfair 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 829
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Telfair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (229) 868-7483
- Area population (ZIP 31055)
- 5,871
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 31055; 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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