Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) (Closed 2023)

1901 Valley Dr
Americus, GA 31709
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) 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 was 10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
560 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(14-15)
10%
38%
(14-15)
13%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(15-16)
12%
15%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(15-16)
71%
37%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

White
(15-16)
15%
41%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es)?
560 students attend Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es)?
Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) offer ?
Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) part of?
Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) is part of Sumter County School District.

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