Portal Elementary School

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Portal Elementary School ranks 436 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Portal Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 426 students in grades PK-5 in Portal, Georgia, which is part of the Bulloch County School District.

Portal Elementary generally performs better than the Bulloch County and Georgia averages on the Milestones Assessments, particularly in mathematics, with 63.1% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math compared to 47.8% in the district and 45.4% statewide. However, the school has a very high percentage of students, around 72%, receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools. Despite these socioeconomic challenges, Portal Elementary spends more per student, around $10,000-$11,000, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.

Over the past several years, Portal Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the middle of Georgia elementary schools. While it outperforms the district and state averages in test scores, some nearby schools, such as Brooklet Elementary, significantly outperform Portal Elementary in both test scores and overall rankings. Continued focus on improving academic outcomes, especially in English Language Arts, and addressing the needs of the school's high-poverty population could help Portal Elementary achieve even greater success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

328 Grady St S
Portal, GA 30450

(912) 842-8340

District: Bulloch County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,863

Students who attend Portal Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Portal Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 430

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.0%

African American:

27.2%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Portal Elementary School ranks better than 65.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Bulloch County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Portal Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Bulloch County School District. Racial makeup is: White (60%), African American (27.2%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Portal Elementary School is 14.1, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Bulloch County School District! (See more...)

Compare Portal Elementary School employs 30.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Portal Elementary School is $10,863, which is the 2^nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Bulloch County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Portal 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 Portal Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	78.86	180^th	1101	83.7%
2007	77.89	210^th	1125	81.3%
2008	60.21	497^th	1134	56.2%
2009	50.95	624^th	1133	44.9%
2010	55.11	618^th	1183	47.8%
2011	54.34	652^nd	1212	46.2%
2012	65.42	474^th	1201	60.5%
2013	70.31	386^th	1225	68.5%
2014	57.93	622^nd	1231	49.5%
2015	58.66	456^th	1240	63.2%
2016	54.21	506^th	1233	59.0%
2017	52.23	523^rd	1205	56.6%
2018	72.65	301^st	1209	75.1%
2019	53.99	534^th	1234	56.7%
2021	67.11	354^th	1214	70.8%
2022	64.68	400^th	1244	67.8%
2023	59.77	447^th	1242	64.0%
2024	61.90	436^th	1248	65.1%

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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 Portal Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	190	162	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
2001	189	147	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2002	215	138	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2003	215	138	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2004	215	135	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
2005	242	133	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	6	401
2006	238	144	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	6	411
2007	245	141	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	3	407
2008	267	134	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	5	424
2009	274	132	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	8	433
2010	262	134	0	22	0	0	13	0	431
2011	262	130	0	21	0	1	8	0	422
2012	235	122	0	19	1	0	8	0	385
2013	219	119	0	17	0	1	13	0	369
2014	217	127	0	16	0	1	11	0	372
2015	208	125	0	21	0	2	18	0	374
2016	208	128	0	27	1	0	16	0	380
2017	217	112	0	27	1	0	22	0	379
2018	228	98	0	33	1	0	24	0	384
2019	233	109	0	32	1	0	26	0	401
2020	224	104	0	28	1	0	28	0	385
2021	221	93	0	31	1	0	28	0	374
2022	224	108	0	24	2	0	28	0	386
2023	246	125	1	26	1	0	27	0	426
2024	258	117	1	25	1	0	28	0	430

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 Portal Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	360	27.6	13.0	71.1
2001	342	24.1	14.2	74
2002	369	26.9	13.7	73.7
2003	369	26.9	13.7	73.7
2004	371	30.6	12.1	73
2005	401	28.8	13.9	72.9
2006	411	29.8	13.8	70.1
2007	407	24.3	16.7	65.3
2008	424	25.8	16.4	63
2009	433	30.3	14.3	64.2
2010	431	31.6	13.6	70.5
2011	422	28.6	14.7	66.4
2012	385	27.4	14.0	64.7
2013	369	25.6	14.4	69.1
2014	372	26.0	14.3	72
2015	374	25.0	14.9	69.8
2016	380	27.0	14.0	73.4
2017	379	24.5	15.4	75.2
2018	384	26.4	14.5	76
2019	401	30.9	12.9	71.1
2020	385	29.4	13.0	69.4
2021	374	28.3	13.2	69.8
2022	386	29.6	13.0	n/a
2023	426	31.4	13.5	72.1
2024	430	30.4	14.1	83.7

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 Portal Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	360	27.6	13.0	71.1
2001	342	24.1	14.2	74
2002	369	26.9	13.7	73.7
2003	369	26.9	13.7	73.7
2004	371	30.6	12.1	73
2005	401	28.8	13.9	72.9
2006	411	29.8	13.8	70.1
2007	407	24.3	16.7	65.3
2008	424	25.8	16.4	63
2009	433	30.3	14.3	64.2
2010	431	31.6	13.6	70.5
2011	422	28.6	14.7	66.4
2012	385	27.4	14.0	64.7
2013	369	25.6	14.4	69.1
2014	372	26.0	14.3	72
2015	374	25.0	14.9	69.8
2016	380	27.0	14.0	73.4
2017	379	24.5	15.4	75.2
2018	384	26.4	14.5	76
2019	401	30.9	12.9	71.1
2020	385	29.4	13.0	69.4
2021	374	28.3	13.2	69.8
2022	386	29.6	13.0	n/a
2023	426	31.4	13.5	72.1
2024	430	30.4	14.1	83.7

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 Portal Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$467 (4.9%)	$9,125 (95.1%)	$9,593
2018	$470 (4.6%)	$9,680 (95.4%)	$10,150
2019	$789 (7.3%)	$10,074 (92.7%)	$10,863

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Portal Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 534^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 447^th of 1242 Elementary schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portal Elementary School)	34.8	55.4	20.6%
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 (Portal Elementary School)	51.5	48.2	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bulloch County)	54.9	41.9	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Portal Elementary School)	42.4	29.2	13.2%
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 (Portal Elementary School)	66.1	43.1	23%
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 (Portal Elementary School)	39	45.8	6.8%
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 (Portal Elementary School)	45.8	40.7	5.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bulloch County)	40.4	36.6	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Portal Elementary School)	42.4	42.4
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	401	426	6.2%
African American	109	125	14.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	32	26	18.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	233	246	5.6%
Two or More Races	26	27	3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.1%	72.1%	1%

Schools Near Portal 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Twin City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	162 Parrish Pond Rd	Twin City	30471	Emanuel County	Emanuel County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 763-2253	511	39	13.0	82.8%	332 (65.0%)	136 (26.6%)	26 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	70.8	337^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.0%		78.6	245^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.3%	92	45.8	44.4	45.5	53.0	52.8	58.4	63.6	$8,965	$707	$8,258
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
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
Jenkins County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	433 Barney Ave	Millen	30442	Jenkins County	Jenkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 982-5503	567	47	12.1	100.0%	218 (38.4%)	269 (47.4%)	48 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.5%)	35.9	759^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.2%		33.7	784^th of 1242 public elementary schools	36.9%	25	34.9	25.6	31.6	38.6	44.4	30.4	24.1	$10,384	$1,445	$8,940

Frequently Asked Questions about Portal Elementary School

Is Portal Elementary School a good school?

Portal Elementary School ranks 436^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Portal Elementary School?

Students at Portal Elementary School are 60% White, 27% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Portal Elementary School in?

Bulloch County

How many students attend Portal Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 430 students attended Portal Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Portal Elementary School attend?

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

High : Portal Middle/High School

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