Atkinson Elementary School

Summary:

Atkinson Elementary School is a public middle school located in Waynesville, Georgia, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 258 students. It is part of the Brantley County school district.

Atkinson Elementary's test scores show a mixed performance compared to the Brantley County and Georgia state averages. While the school's 5th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics scores are higher than the state averages, its 4th and 6th-grade scores are lower, suggesting potential areas for improvement in the lower and upper grades. Additionally, Atkinson Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (70.93%) compared to the state average, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's spending per student has been relatively consistent, ranging from $8,955 to $9,569 over the past three school years, slightly higher than the state average.

When compared to other nearby schools, Atkinson Elementary's performance is mixed. While it outperforms Nahunta Elementary in some grade-level ELA and Mathematics scores, it lags behind Brantley County Middle School in several areas, particularly in 7th and 8th-grade assessments. Compared to schools in the neighboring Glynn County district, such as Jane Macon Middle and Risley Middle, Atkinson Elementary's performance is weaker, suggesting potential areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public 4-6

4327 Highway 110 E
Waynesville, GA 31566

(912) 778-6098

District: Brantley County

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,569

Students who attend Atkinson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Brantley County High School

Feeder schools for Atkinson Elementary School:

Elementary:

Waynesville Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Atkinson Elementary School ranks better than 64.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Atkinson Elementary School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Brantley County School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Brantley County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School is 13.6. 1 middle schools in the Brantley County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atkinson Elementary School is $9,569, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Brantley County School District!

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Rank History for Atkinson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	60.16	571^st	1212	52.9%
2012	66.79	453^rd	1201	62.3%
2013	60.68	587^th	1225	52.1%
2014	64.04	525^th	1231	57.4%
2015	57.95	468^th	1240	62.3%
2016	59.83	440^th	1233	64.3%
2017	67.77	338^th	1205	72.0%
2018	64.61	381^st	1209	68.5%
2019	59.11	469^th	1234	62.0%
2021	76.08	271^st	1214	77.7%
2022	71.04	333^rd	1244	73.2%
2023	64.88	399^th	1242	67.9%
2024	61.43	441^st	1248	64.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Atkinson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	264	4	0	7	0	0	4	279
2011	267	4	1	8	0	0	2	282
2012	279	4	1	2	1	0	4	291
2013	265	5	1	2	1	0	2	276
2014	270	10	1	2	0	0	4	287
2015	229	11	1	4	0	0	4	249
2016	223	10	1	5	0	0	3	242
2017	224	7	0	5	0	0	3	239
2018	240	7	0	4	0	0	4	255
2019	231	9	0	7	0	0	7	254
2020	247	8	0	11	0	0	10	276
2021	240	8	0	10	0	0	10	268
2022	239	4	0	6	0	0	8	257
2023	234	5	0	9	0	1	9	258
2024	233	7	0	10	0	1	9	260

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Atkinson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	279	18.3	15.2	74.6
2011	282	19.2	14.6	73.4
2012	291	19.5	14.9	82.5
2013	276	21.2	13.0	81.9
2014	287	21.7	13.2	86.1
2015	249	20.0	12.4	88
2016	242	21.0	11.5	88
2017	239	16.7	14.3	88.3
2018	255	19.1	13.3	88.2
2019	254	19.2	13.2	88.2
2020	276	20.0	13.8	71
2021	268	20.3	13.2	71.6
2022	257	19.1	13.4	n/a
2023	258	18.7	13.7	70.9
2024	260	19.0	13.6	93.8

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 Atkinson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	279	18.3	15.2	74.6
2011	282	19.2	14.6	73.4
2012	291	19.5	14.9	82.5
2013	276	21.2	13.0	81.9
2014	287	21.7	13.2	86.1
2015	249	20.0	12.4	88
2016	242	21.0	11.5	88
2017	239	16.7	14.3	88.3
2018	255	19.1	13.3	88.2
2019	254	19.2	13.2	88.2
2020	276	20.0	13.8	71
2021	268	20.3	13.2	71.6
2022	257	19.1	13.4	n/a
2023	258	18.7	13.7	70.9
2024	260	19.0	13.6	93.8

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 Atkinson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$943 (10.0%)	$8,453 (90.0%)	$9,395
2018	$733 (8.2%)	$8,222 (91.8%)	$8,955
2019	$873 (9.1%)	$8,696 (90.9%)	$9,569

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atkinson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 469^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 399^th of 1242 Elementary schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson Elementary School)	26.7	35.7	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brantley County)	36.6	41.5	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson Elementary School)	40.6	46.4	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brantley County)	53.3	63.2	9.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson Elementary School)	39.3	38.6	0.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brantley County)	41.6	45.8	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson Elementary School)	51.2	40.9	10.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brantley County)	53.8	46.2	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Atkinson Elementary School)	64.3	48.9	15.4%
5th Grade Science (Brantley County)	60.6	55.3	5.3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson Elementary School)	57.1	50.6	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brantley County)	56.1	50.8	5.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson Elementary School)	48.1	47	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brantley County)	56.8	53.1	3.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	254	258	1.6%
African American	9	5	44.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	231	234	1.3%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.2%	70.9%	17.3%

Schools Near Atkinson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)					Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)					Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Atkinson Elementary School	Public	4-6	4327 Highway 110 E	Waynesville	31566	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 778-6098	260	19	13.6	93.8%	233 (89.6%)	7 (2.7%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.5%)								(n/a)		36.5	56.0	39.6			57.6	45.1	25.3			56.0			$9,569	$873	$8,696
Nahunta Elementary School	Public	4-6	9110 Main St S	Nahunta	31553	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 462-5166	268	19	14.4	67.9%	236 (88.1%)	16 (6.0%)	8 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)								(n/a)		28.4	52.4	54.3			63.0	69.5	64.1			61.0			$9,298	$605	$8,693
Brantley County Middle School	Public	7-8	10990 Highway 82	Nahunta	31553	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 462-7092	498	37	13.4	65.9%	452 (90.8%)	17 (3.4%)	14 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	68.9	156^th of 588 public middle schools	73.5%		67.8	156^th of 577 public middle schools	73.0%						37.5	44.6				44.0	58.4		46.3	43.3	$9,201	$1,038	$8,163
Risley Middle School	Public	6-8	707 Southport Pkwy	Brunswick	31523	Glynn County	Glynn County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 267-4100	638	52	12.2	67.6%	299 (46.9%)	214 (33.5%)	90 (14.1%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.5%)	60.8	200^th of 588 public middle schools	66.0%		47.7	277^th of 577 public middle schools	52.0%	77	90.0			43.6	37.9	50.0			33.2	29.0	48.8		40.2	40.1	$9,675	$894	$8,781
Jane Macon Middle	Public	6-8	201 McKenzie Dr	Brunswick	31523	Glynn County	Glynn County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 265-3337	757	54	14.0	83.0%	298 (39.4%)	270 (35.7%)	132 (17.4%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (5.8%)	57.1	227^th of 588 public middle schools	61.4%		59.7	202^nd of 577 public middle schools	65.0%	25	100.0			34.1	34.5	43.0			41.3	43.2	43.2		33.9	35.6	$8,691	$661	$8,030

Frequently Asked Questions about Atkinson Elementary School

What district is Atkinson Elementary School in?

Brantley County

What is the racial makeup of Atkinson Elementary School?

Students at Atkinson Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

How many students attend Atkinson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended Atkinson Elementary School.

What high school do graduates of Atkinson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Atkinson Elementary School usually go on to attend Brantley County High School

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