Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stewart County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stewart County Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lumpkin, GA, covering approximately 463.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stewart County Elementary School's student population of 142 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
to provide a quality education to all students.
School Rankings
Stewart County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stewart County Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1948 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
20%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
93%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stewart County Elementary School's ranking?
Stewart County Elementary School is ranked #1948 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Stewart County Elementary School?
142 students attend Stewart County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Stewart County Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stewart County Elementary School?
Stewart County Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stewart County Elementary School offer ?
Stewart County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stewart County Elementary School part of?
Stewart County Elementary School is part of Stewart County School District.
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