Mattie Lively Elementary School

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Mattie Lively Elementary School ranks 751 st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mattie Lively Elementary School is a public elementary school in Statesboro, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with 585 students. The school is part of the Bulloch County School District, which is ranked 96 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mattie Lively Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the Bulloch County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with significantly lower proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 751 and 1,040 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger during this period, indicating below-average performance. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.56% to 76.07% over the past three school years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Mattie Lively Elementary School to the nearby Nevils Elementary School and Brooklet Elementary School, both of which consistently outperform Mattie Lively in the Milestones Assessments, it is clear that the school is underperforming academically. Despite the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Mattie Lively Elementary School, the school's academic performance remains below average, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing levels may be influencing the school's outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

204 Debbie Dr
Statesboro, GA 30458

(912) 212-8760

District: Bulloch County

SchoolDigger Rank:
751^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,219

Students who attend Mattie Lively Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	William James Middle School
High:	Statesboro High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 608

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.2%

White:

34.0%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mattie Lively Elementary School ranks worse than 60.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 6^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Bulloch County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (50.2%), White (34%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mattie Lively Elementary School is 12.3, which is the 2^nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Bulloch County School District. (See more...)

Compare Mattie Lively Elementary School employs 49.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mattie Lively Elementary School is $10,219. 4 elementary schools in the Bulloch County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Bulloch County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bulloch County 96^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mattie Lively Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	60.77	490^th	1101	55.5%
2007	59.01	516^th	1125	54.1%
2008	56.46	557^th	1134	50.9%
2009	66.88	391^st	1133	65.5%
2010	61.30	516^th	1183	56.4%
2011	46.69	761^st	1212	37.2%
2012	44.03	803^rd	1201	33.1%
2013	34.26	936^th	1225	23.6%
2014	27.90	994^th	1231	19.3%
2015	35.29	800^th	1240	35.5%
2016	43.24	669^th	1233	45.7%
2017	39.48	706^th	1205	41.4%
2018	33.65	797^th	1209	34.1%
2019	22.10	970^th	1234	21.4%
2021	21.36	938^th	1214	22.7%
2022	16.86	1040^th	1244	16.4%
2023	25.10	913^th	1242	26.5%
2024	36.24	751^st	1248	39.8%

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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 Mattie Lively 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	536	536
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	594	594
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	617	617
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	557	557
1994	283	275	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
1995	311	304	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
1996	311	304	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
1997	317	313	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
1998	299	303	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	603
1999	248	352	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2000	211	234	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2001	198	206	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2002	166	191	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
2003	166	191	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
2004	170	195	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
2005	181	179	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	6	370
2006	198	191	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	10	404
2007	220	188	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	17	434
2008	231	178	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	14	431
2009	246	221	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	16	493
2010	227	233	4	11	0	1	16	0	492
2011	247	276	3	37	1	0	19	0	583
2012	231	276	1	43	0	0	21	0	572
2013	236	326	2	47	0	0	25	0	636
2014	217	302	1	45	0	0	31	0	596
2015	244	298	3	39	1	0	25	0	610
2016	234	288	2	40	1	1	29	0	595
2017	186	324	6	42	0	1	29	0	588
2018	186	340	11	42	0	1	24	0	604
2019	210	359	10	49	1	0	24	0	653
2020	174	391	8	65	1	0	22	0	661
2021	170	368	8	68	1	0	25	0	640
2022	167	363	8	63	1	0	22	0	624
2023	179	311	3	61	0	1	30	0	585
2024	207	305	4	58	0	0	34	0	608

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 Mattie Lively Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	536	35.0	15.3	51.3
1991	594	39.0	15.2	51.3
1992	617	39.0	15.8	54.8
1993	557	37.0	15.1	52.8
1994	559	38.9	14.4	55.3
1995	616	41.5	14.8	58
1996	616	41.5	14.8	58
1997	630	43.0	14.7	60.3
1998	603	42.5	14.2	58.5
1999	605	41.0	14.8	67.8
2000	448	31.0	14.5	62.3
2001	406	23.0	17.7	64.8
2002	362	25.0	14.5	66.3
2003	362	25.0	14.5	66.3
2004	371	24.0	15.5	67.9
2005	370	28.9	12.8	65.1
2006	404	27.5	14.7	65.5
2007	434	32.0	13.6	67.4
2008	431	34.5	12.5	65.9
2009	493	37.0	13.3	62.5
2010	492	34.8	14.1	67.1
2011	583	40.0	14.5	70.7
2012	572	38.3	14.9	71.9
2013	636	40.2	15.8	72.2
2014	596	42.5	14.0	73.2
2015	610	44.0	13.8	73.8
2016	595	48.0	12.3	73.8
2017	588	48.5	12.1	78.9
2018	604	48.5	12.4	78.5
2019	653	45.5	14.3	76
2020	661	44.6	14.8	78.1
2021	640	45.6	14.0	71.6
2022	624	45.1	13.8	n/a
2023	585	50.0	11.7	76.1
2024	608	49.1	12.3	93.4

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 Mattie Lively Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	536	35.0	15.3	51.3
1991	594	39.0	15.2	51.3
1992	617	39.0	15.8	54.8
1993	557	37.0	15.1	52.8
1994	559	38.9	14.4	55.3
1995	616	41.5	14.8	58
1996	616	41.5	14.8	58
1997	630	43.0	14.7	60.3
1998	603	42.5	14.2	58.5
1999	605	41.0	14.8	67.8
2000	448	31.0	14.5	62.3
2001	406	23.0	17.7	64.8
2002	362	25.0	14.5	66.3
2003	362	25.0	14.5	66.3
2004	371	24.0	15.5	67.9
2005	370	28.9	12.8	65.1
2006	404	27.5	14.7	65.5
2007	434	32.0	13.6	67.4
2008	431	34.5	12.5	65.9
2009	493	37.0	13.3	62.5
2010	492	34.8	14.1	67.1
2011	583	40.0	14.5	70.7
2012	572	38.3	14.9	71.9
2013	636	40.2	15.8	72.2
2014	596	42.5	14.0	73.2
2015	610	44.0	13.8	73.8
2016	595	48.0	12.3	73.8
2017	588	48.5	12.1	78.9
2018	604	48.5	12.4	78.5
2019	653	45.5	14.3	76
2020	661	44.6	14.8	78.1
2021	640	45.6	14.0	71.6
2022	624	45.1	13.8	n/a
2023	585	50.0	11.7	76.1
2024	608	49.1	12.3	93.4

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 Mattie Lively Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,433 (12.8%)	$9,727 (87.2%)	$11,160
2018	$1,447 (12.3%)	$10,295 (87.7%)	$11,742
2019	$973 (9.5%)	$9,247 (90.5%)	$10,219

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mattie Lively Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 970^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 913^th of 1242 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mattie Lively Elementary School)	27.2	23.4	3.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bulloch County)	38.8	33.1	5.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mattie Lively Elementary School)	42.7	39	3.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bulloch County)	54.9	41.9	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mattie Lively Elementary School)	28.2	13.6	14.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bulloch County)	34	29.7	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mattie Lively Elementary School)	24.7	29.6	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bulloch County)	44.6	43.7	0.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mattie Lively Elementary School)	24.5	21	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bulloch County)	41.4	39.8	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mattie Lively Elementary School)	23.4	18.5	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bulloch County)	40.4	36.6	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Mattie Lively Elementary School)	25.5	25.9	0.4%
5th Grade Science (Bulloch County)	40.3	37.1	3.2%
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	653	585	10.4%
African American	359	311	13.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	10	3	70%
Hispanic	49	61	24.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	210	179	14.8%
Two or More Races	24	30	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76%	76.1%	0.1%

Schools Near Mattie Lively 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
Mattie Lively Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	204 Debbie Dr	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8760	608	49	12.3	93.4%	207 (34.0%)	305 (50.2%)	58 (9.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.6%)	36.2	751^st of 1248 public elementary schools	39.8%		25.1	913^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.5%	162	38.1	25.0	27.2	47.6	40.0	25.9	25.0	$10,219	$973	$9,247
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	421 W Main St	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8680	731	54	13.4	55.8%	302 (41.3%)	341 (46.6%)	36 (4.9%)	15 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.7%)	59.3	457^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.4%		49.8	554^th of 1242 public elementary schools	55.4%	97	47.7	44.5	44.4	55.1	54.5	34.3	35.2	$9,567	$430	$9,137
Mill Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	239 Beasley Rd	Statesboro	30461	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8780	580	46	12.7	93.8%	132 (22.8%)	363 (62.6%)	48 (8.3%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	27 (4.7%)	30.8	839^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.8%		26	895^th of 1242 public elementary schools	27.9%	56	20.9	26.8	36.3	37.2	39.0	28.8	22.5	$10,747	$558	$10,189
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Cawana Rd	Statesboro	30461	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8800	756	56	13.5	80.0%	210 (27.8%)	412 (54.5%)	68 (9.0%)	13 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.7%)	30.1	853^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	31.7%		36.6	745^th of 1242 public elementary schools	40.0%	108	27.7	20.6	39.0	40.6	31.5	31.4	18.1	$8,676	$453	$8,223
Langston Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Langston Chapel Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8700	647	62	10.4	100.0%	115 (17.8%)	372 (57.5%)	106 (16.4%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.1%)	14	1118^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.4%		15.4	1085^th of 1242 public elementary schools	12.6%	33	16.1	12.5	29.2	16.1	21.6	22.9	9.4	$11,099	$1,635	$9,464
Brooklet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 W Lane St	Brooklet	30415	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8300	801	57	14.0	44.7%	606 (75.7%)	70 (8.7%)	61 (7.6%)	28 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.4%)	91.9	113^th of 1248 public elementary schools	90.9%		90.3	130^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.5%	17	57.9	55.8	74.8	69.2	74.1	82.4	75.6	$8,479	$255	$8,224
Portal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	328 Grady St S	Portal	30450	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8340	430	30	14.1	83.7%	258 (60.0%)	117 (27.2%)	25 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.5%)	61.9	436^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.1%		59.8	447^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.0%	11	41.5	33.9	48.5	63.1	49.2	50.0	40.9	$10,863	$789	$10,074
Nevils Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8438 Nevils Groveland Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8320	453	35	12.9	61.4%	337 (74.4%)	41 (9.1%)	43 (9.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	80.1	229^th of 1248 public elementary schools	81.7%		77.6	257^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.3%	28	44.8	47.9	65.8	50.7	66.2	64.4	65.8	$10,122	$448	$9,674
Metter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	33661 Ga Highway 129 S	Metter	30439	Candler County	Candler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 685-5050	993	67	14.7	91.5%	474 (47.7%)	277 (27.9%)	186 (18.7%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.2%)	40.3	689^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.8%		37.9	726^th of 1242 public elementary schools	41.5%	37	33.6	25.3	34.2	30.8	37.0	47.7	38.6	$8,429	$866	$7,563
Stilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15569 Ga Highway 119	Brooklet	30415	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8480	453	35	12.8	63.4%	381 (84.1%)	20 (4.4%)	27 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	45.8	615^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.7%		20.5	999^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.6%	384	55.4	27.8	43.9	44.6	31.6	31.8	31.8	$10,442	$741	$9,701

Frequently Asked Questions about Mattie Lively Elementary School

What district is Mattie Lively Elementary School in?

Bulloch County

Is Mattie Lively Elementary School a good school?

Mattie Lively Elementary School ranks 751^st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Mattie Lively Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mattie Lively Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : William James Middle School
High : Statesboro High School

What is the racial makeup of Mattie Lively Elementary School?

Students at Mattie Lively Elementary School are 50% African American, 34% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Mattie Lively Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 608 students attended Mattie Lively Elementary School.

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