Willacoochee Elementary School

Q: Is Willacoochee Elementary School a good school?

Willacoochee Elementary School ranks 359 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Willacoochee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Willacoochee, Georgia, with 178 students enrolled. The school is part of the Atkinson County School District, which is ranked 39 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willacoochee Elementary School has shown strong performance in mathematics, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students outperforming the Atkinson County and Georgia state averages in the percentage proficient or better on the Milestones Assessment. For example, in 2023-2024, 65.4% of 5th-grade students at Willacoochee Elementary School were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 46.8% in Atkinson County and 41% statewide. Additionally, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $13,500 in 2018-2019, compared to $10,522 at Pearson Elementary (the closest school) and lower amounts at the Coffee County schools. Willacoochee Elementary School also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.2 in 2022-2023, compared to 13.4 at Pearson Elementary and 14.5 or higher at the Coffee County schools.

Despite the strong academic performance, Willacoochee Elementary School has a very high percentage of students (around 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's ability to achieve strong results despite these challenges is commendable. While Willacoochee Elementary School is performing well, there is still room for improvement, particularly in English Language Arts, where the school's proficiency rates lag behind the Atkinson County and Georgia averages. Focusing on strategies to improve ELA outcomes could help the school continue to excel.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

430 Vickers St S
Willacoochee, GA 31650

(912) 534-5302

District: Atkinson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
359^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,500

Students who attend Willacoochee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Atkinson County Middle School
High:	Atkinson County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.7%

Hispanic:

27.2%

African American:

24.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willacoochee Elementary School ranks better than 71.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Willacoochee Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.7%), Hispanic (27.2%), African American (24.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willacoochee Elementary School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Willacoochee Elementary School employs 16.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willacoochee Elementary School is $13,500.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Willacoochee Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Atkinson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Atkinson County 39^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willacoochee Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	51.22	622^nd	1101	43.5%
2007	47.91	684^th	1125	39.2%
2008	31.97	873^rd	1134	23.0%
2009	46.04	700^th	1133	38.2%
2010	51.42	679^th	1183	42.6%
2011	66.05	469^th	1212	61.3%
2012	52.56	691^st	1201	42.5%
2013	64.51	496^th	1225	59.5%
2014	82.87	125^th	1231	89.8%
2015	79.95	211^th	1240	83.0%
2016	73.84	281^st	1233	77.2%
2017	73.76	272^nd	1205	77.4%
2018	63.71	389^th	1209	67.8%
2019	63.97	402^nd	1234	67.4%
2021	54.78	501^st	1214	58.7%
2022	85.43	179^th	1244	85.6%
2023	65.24	393^rd	1242	68.4%
2024	68.86	359^th	1248	71.2%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a teacher
Wednesday, October 13, 2021

It was a great school. I went to school in the school that burned and returned there to teach. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Willacoochee Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	283	283
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259	259
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	252	252
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	253	253
1994	146	93	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
1995	167	81	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1996	167	81	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1997	164	77	0	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
1998	161	73	0	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
1999	158	69	0	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
2000	167	65	0	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2001	153	65	0	59	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2002	181	83	0	73	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2003	181	83	0	73	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2004	167	83	0	80	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2005	167	78	0	79	0	n/a	n/a	6	330
2006	168	83	0	78	0	n/a	n/a	9	338
2007	166	101	0	91	0	n/a	n/a	18	376
2008	158	100	0	79	0	n/a	n/a	21	358
2009	150	92	0	80	0	n/a	n/a	29	351
2010	167	83	0	77	0	0	7	0	334
2011	130	64	0	63	0	0	8	0	265
2012	105	57	0	64	0	0	6	0	232
2013	109	52	0	69	0	0	5	0	235
2014	109	63	0	61	0	0	3	0	236
2015	85	59	0	63	0	0	3	0	210
2016	92	54	0	66	0	0	3	0	215
2017	85	42	0	69	0	0	0	0	196
2018	84	44	0	57	0	0	0	0	185
2019	87	47	0	50	0	0	0	0	184
2020	84	47	0	58	0	0	0	0	189
2021	77	45	0	51	0	0	1	0	174
2022	76	41	0	47	0	0	3	0	167
2023	76	50	0	47	0	0	5	0	178
2024	74	40	0	44	0	0	4	0	162

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willacoochee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	283	19.0	14.8	67.1
1991	259	18.0	14.3	76.4
1992	252	18.0	14.0	70.2
1993	253	16.0	15.8	73.1
1994	251	17.0	14.8	65.3
1995	288	19.0	15.2	62.8
1996	288	19.0	15.2	62.8
1997	289	19.0	15.2	73.4
1998	285	22.0	13.0	78.9
1999	288	21.6	13.3	77.8
2000	304	21.3	14.3	78.3
2001	277	17.8	15.6	78
2002	337	20.0	16.9	81.3
2003	337	20.0	16.9	81.3
2004	330	19.4	17.0	85.8
2005	330	21.1	15.6	80.9
2006	338	23.9	14.1	83.6
2007	376	27.8	13.5	83.2
2008	358	27.9	12.8	87.8
2009	351	27.7	12.7	89.4
2010	334	25.3	13.2	82
2011	265	17.1	15.4	84.5
2012	232	17.1	13.5	90.1
2013	235	16.4	14.3	89.8
2014	236	18.1	13.0	90.7
2015	210	17.0	12.3	90
2016	215	17.0	12.6	94.9
2017	196	15.6	12.5	90.8
2018	185	15.3	12.0	97.8
2019	184	16.0	11.5	89.1
2020	189	14.6	12.9	89.4
2021	174	13.6	12.7	90.2
2022	167	12.5	13.3	n/a
2023	178	15.8	11.2	89.9
2024	162	16.4	9.8	90.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willacoochee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	283	19.0	14.8	67.1
1991	259	18.0	14.3	76.4
1992	252	18.0	14.0	70.2
1993	253	16.0	15.8	73.1
1994	251	17.0	14.8	65.3
1995	288	19.0	15.2	62.8
1996	288	19.0	15.2	62.8
1997	289	19.0	15.2	73.4
1998	285	22.0	13.0	78.9
1999	288	21.6	13.3	77.8
2000	304	21.3	14.3	78.3
2001	277	17.8	15.6	78
2002	337	20.0	16.9	81.3
2003	337	20.0	16.9	81.3
2004	330	19.4	17.0	85.8
2005	330	21.1	15.6	80.9
2006	338	23.9	14.1	83.6
2007	376	27.8	13.5	83.2
2008	358	27.9	12.8	87.8
2009	351	27.7	12.7	89.4
2010	334	25.3	13.2	82
2011	265	17.1	15.4	84.5
2012	232	17.1	13.5	90.1
2013	235	16.4	14.3	89.8
2014	236	18.1	13.0	90.7
2015	210	17.0	12.3	90
2016	215	17.0	12.6	94.9
2017	196	15.6	12.5	90.8
2018	185	15.3	12.0	97.8
2019	184	16.0	11.5	89.1
2020	189	14.6	12.9	89.4
2021	174	13.6	12.7	90.2
2022	167	12.5	13.3	n/a
2023	178	15.8	11.2	89.9
2024	162	16.4	9.8	90.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Willacoochee Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,300 (10.5%)	$11,049 (89.5%)	$12,349
2018	$1,586 (11.8%)	$11,883 (88.2%)	$13,469
2019	$2,048 (15.2%)	$11,451 (84.8%)	$13,500

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willacoochee Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 402^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 393^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willacoochee Elementary School)	50	35.5	14.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County)	43.8	39.5	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willacoochee Elementary School)	72.7	38.7	34%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County)	48.8	47.1	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willacoochee Elementary School)	58.6	48.1	10.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County)	42.5	40	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willacoochee Elementary School)	62.1	74.1	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County)	52.8	51.8	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willacoochee Elementary School)	48.1	50	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County)	40.2	46.5	6.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willacoochee Elementary School)	33.3	50	16.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County)	36.9	35.4	1.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Willacoochee Elementary School)	37	38.9	1.9%
5th Grade Science (Atkinson County)	32.8	46.5	13.7%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	184	178	3.3%
African American	47	50	6.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	50	47	6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	87	76	12.6%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.1%	89.9%	0.8%

Schools Near Willacoochee Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willacoochee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Vickers St S	Willacoochee	31650	Atkinson County	Atkinson County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 534-5302	162	16	9.8	90.1%	74 (45.7%)	40 (24.7%)	44 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	68.9	359^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.2%		65.2	393^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	68.4%	34	21.1	32.1	61.5	57.9	57.1	65.4	65.4	$13,500	$2,049	$11,451
Pearson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	563 King St N	Pearson	31642	Atkinson County	Atkinson County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 422-3882	621	44	14.1	85.8%	256 (41.2%)	55 (8.9%)	293 (47.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	57.9	470^th of 1248 public elementary schools	62.3%		59.4	451^st of 1242 public elementary schools	63.7%	19	34.3	43.3	43.4	41.9	53.3	41.0	57.8	$10,522	$1,232	$9,290
Berrien Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1427 N Davis St	Nashville	31639	Berrien County	Berrien County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 686-7438	815	55	14.8	68.0%	565 (69.3%)	80 (9.8%)	89 (10.9%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (9.0%)								(n/a)								$9,362	$1,630	$7,732
Indian Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2033 Ga Highway 158 W	Douglas	31535	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 393-1300	677	44	15.3	68.5%	369 (54.5%)	116 (17.1%)	157 (23.2%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.0%)	59.9	453^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	63.7%		69.2	344^th of 1242 public elementary schools	72.3%	109	47.5	42.4	50.5	65.7	42.4	31.3	39.4	$9,498	$889	$8,609
Berrien Elementary School	Public	3-5	802 Middle School Cir	Nashville	31639	Berrien County	Berrien County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 686-2939	667	43	15.6	69.9%	481 (72.1%)	76 (11.4%)	68 (10.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.7%)	75.9	279^th of 1248 public elementary schools	77.6%		76.2	272^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	78.1%	7	44.2	43.2	57.4	59.2	73.7	55.8	52.3	$8,489	$1,376	$7,113
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Westside Dr	Douglas	31533	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-5506	636	41	15.4	100.0%	138 (21.7%)	293 (46.1%)	159 (25.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.4%)	39.6	703^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	43.7%		46.1	608^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.0%	95	27.8	25.5	36.1	32.2	36.2	48.2	41.0	$9,304	$1,065	$8,238
Satilla Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5325 Old Axson Rd	Douglas	31535	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-2602	677	44	15.5	100.0%	251 (37.1%)	200 (29.5%)	190 (28.1%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.4%)	31.7	813^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.9%		25.5	907^th of 1242 public elementary schools	27.0%	94	25.3	25.9	41.9	31.1	27.6	26.9	36.6	$8,389	$965	$7,424
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	603 McDonald Ave N	Douglas	31533	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-3187	591	40	14.9	100.0%	172 (29.1%)	300 (50.8%)	77 (13.0%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (5.4%)	19.5	1013^th of 1248 public elementary schools	18.8%		32.3	804^th of 1242 public elementary schools	35.3%	209	20.0	23.3	23.4	23.7	35.6	18.2	11.7	$8,698	$848	$7,850
Ambrose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3753 Vickers Xing	Ambrose	31512	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 359-5500	405	28	14.3	82.5%	226 (55.8%)	48 (11.9%)	111 (27.4%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	43.1	650^th of 1248 public elementary schools	47.9%		39.3	699^th of 1242 public elementary schools	43.7%	49	31.7	21.4	41.5	35.0	44.6	39.6	45.3	$10,266	$909	$9,357

Frequently Asked Questions about Willacoochee Elementary School

Is Willacoochee Elementary School a good school?

Willacoochee Elementary School ranks 359^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Willacoochee Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Willacoochee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Atkinson County Middle School
High : Atkinson County High School

How many students attend Willacoochee Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 162 students attended Willacoochee Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Willacoochee Elementary School?

Students at Willacoochee Elementary School are 46% White, 27% Hispanic, 25% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Willacoochee Elementary School in?

Atkinson County

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