Oglethorpe Point Elementary School serves 577 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
12%
36%
White
77%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oglethorpe Point Elementary School's ranking?
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Oglethorpe Point Elementary School often compared to?
Oglethorpe Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Simons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Oglethorpe Point Elementary School?
577 students attend Oglethorpe Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Oglethorpe Point Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oglethorpe Point Elementary School?
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oglethorpe Point Elementary School offer ?
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oglethorpe Point Elementary School part of?
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is part of Glynn County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Second Semester (Events)
January 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break Holidays (Events)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break Holidays (Events)
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break Holidays (Events)
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break Holidays (Events)
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
School Reviews
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