Oglethorpe Point Elementary School
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School serves 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 589 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #78 out of 2188 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 15% | 37% |
| White | 70% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glynn County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is Brunswick High School (6.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Needwood Middle School (6.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Simons Elementary School (5.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Simons Island St. Simons Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 61%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 604 students10
5.7 miles
805 Ocean Blvd
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-2851 5.7 PK-5 604 - Brunswick Altama Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 536 students10
5.8 miles
5505 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-3563 5.8 PK-5 536 - Brunswick Goodyear Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 495 students10
6.3 miles
3000 Roxboro Rd
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-4170 6.3 PK-5 495 - Brunswick Greer Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 761 students10
6.3 miles
695 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 267-4135 6.3 PK-5 761 - Brunswick Needwood Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 686 students10
6.3 miles
669 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 261-4488 6.3 6-8 686
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