Serving 793 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Telfair 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 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Telfair County Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Mc Rae Helena, GA, encompassing approximately 444 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 13.5 miles and the furthest point reaching 22.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Telfair County Elementary School's student population of 793 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
793 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Telfair 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 Telfair County Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1175 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telfair County Elementary School's ranking?
Telfair County Elementary School is ranked #1175 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Telfair County Elementary School often compared to?
Telfair County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodge County Primary School, Wilcox County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Telfair County Elementary School?
793 students attend Telfair County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Telfair County Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Telfair County Elementary School?
Telfair County Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Telfair County Elementary School offer ?
Telfair County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Telfair County Elementary School part of?
Telfair County Elementary School is part of Telfair County School District.
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