Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

Q: Is Mary Lee Clark Elementary School a good school?

Mary Lee Clark Elementary School ranks 126 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Saint Marys, Georgia, serving 444 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Camden County School District, which is ranked 13th out of 203 districts in the state.

The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Georgia, with students significantly outperforming their peers at the county and state levels on the Milestones Assessments, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade students scored 67.1% proficient or better in ELA, compared to 63% for the county and 48.2% for the state. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 13.8 over the past three years, and its spending per student has been consistently higher than the state average, ranging from $8,276 to $8,573 over the past three years.

While Mary Lee Clark Elementary School outperforms the nearby schools on most academic metrics, the other schools in the Camden County district also perform well, with several of them ranking in the top 200 elementary schools in Georgia. This suggests that the overall quality of education in the district is high, and Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is a standout performer within this strong district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2900 Mickler Dr
Saint Marys, GA 31558

(912) 882-4373

District: Camden County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,573

Students who attend Mary Lee Clark Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Saint Marys Middle School
High:	Camden County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 455

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.8%

African American:

16.3%

Hispanic:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mary Lee Clark Elementary School ranks better than 89.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Camden County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.8%), African American (16.3%), Hispanic (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is 13.7, which is the 4^th best among 9 elementary schools in the Camden County School District. (See more...)

Compare Mary Lee Clark Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is $8,573, which is the 4^th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Camden County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mary Lee Clark Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Camden County:

SchoolDigger ranks Camden County 13^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	83.42	115^th	1101	89.6%
2007	80.73	163^rd	1125	85.5%
2008	77.70	201^st	1134	82.3%
2009	68.99	360^th	1133	68.2%
2010	72.03	324^th	1183	72.6%
2011	68.24	434^th	1212	64.2%
2012	76.25	261^st	1201	78.3%
2013	71.67	360^th	1225	70.6%
2014	80.27	179^th	1231	85.5%
2015	64.52	364^th	1240	70.6%
2016	67.69	351^st	1233	71.5%
2017	85.31	152^nd	1205	87.4%
2018	88.88	126^th	1209	89.6%
2019	81.62	207^th	1234	83.2%
2021	87.54	138^th	1214	88.6%
2022	90.12	123^rd	1244	90.1%
2023	90.20	131^st	1242	89.5%
2024	90.64	126^th	1248	89.9%

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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 Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	469	156	8	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	663
1996	469	156	8	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	663
1997	509	182	6	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	743
1998	444	149	4	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	618
1999	470	188	7	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	692
2000	482	167	3	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	673
2001	472	166	4	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	670
2002	441	137	7	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	619
2003	441	137	7	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	619
2004	473	156	5	35	5	n/a	n/a	0	674
2005	449	164	4	26	2	n/a	n/a	41	686
2006	421	157	4	26	1	n/a	n/a	40	649
2007	415	120	3	24	0	n/a	n/a	50	612
2008	437	122	7	27	3	n/a	n/a	51	647
2009	475	122	8	29	6	n/a	n/a	51	691
2010	371	122	6	40	4	0	38	0	581
2011	404	135	4	28	2	0	35	0	608
2012	352	113	8	42	4	0	40	0	559
2013	321	100	10	35	1	0	33	0	500
2014	317	113	9	37	1	0	35	0	512
2015	315	140	8	34	1	0	46	0	544
2016	313	127	7	39	2	0	31	0	519
2017	312	125	5	46	2	0	38	0	528
2018	295	128	6	51	2	0	39	0	521
2019	298	135	4	47	2	0	55	0	541
2020	282	106	6	43	2	0	50	0	489
2021	254	89	5	43	2	1	54	0	448
2022	248	74	3	46	2	1	50	0	424
2023	241	79	8	60	0	0	56	0	444
2024	254	74	5	70	0	0	52	0	455

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 Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	663	38.3	17.3	29
1996	663	38.3	17.3	29
1997	743	39.9	18.6	40.9
1998	618	36.0	17.2	35.3
1999	692	37.9	18.3	34.2
2000	673	32.1	21.0	41.2
2001	670	29.0	23.1	32.1
2002	619	27.9	22.2	32.3
2003	619	27.9	22.2	32.3
2004	674	36.0	18.7	30.3
2005	686	37.0	18.5	34.9
2006	649	40.0	16.2	37.3
2007	612	42.0	14.6	35.9
2008	647	42.0	15.4	38.6
2009	691	47.0	14.7	35.3
2010	581	38.0	15.2	37
2011	608	34.0	17.8	38.2
2012	559	32.0	17.4	41.5
2013	500	31.0	16.1	41.2
2014	512	32.0	16.0	42.6
2015	544	32.0	17.0	44.1
2016	519	33.0	15.7	43
2017	528	31.0	17.0	44.9
2018	521	30.0	17.3	51.4
2019	541	31.0	17.4	50.6
2020	489	31.0	15.7	47.9
2021	448	33.0	13.5	48.7
2022	424	32.0	13.2	n/a
2023	444	32.0	13.8	44.4
2024	455	33.0	13.7	49.2

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 Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	663	38.3	17.3	29
1996	663	38.3	17.3	29
1997	743	39.9	18.6	40.9
1998	618	36.0	17.2	35.3
1999	692	37.9	18.3	34.2
2000	673	32.1	21.0	41.2
2001	670	29.0	23.1	32.1
2002	619	27.9	22.2	32.3
2003	619	27.9	22.2	32.3
2004	674	36.0	18.7	30.3
2005	686	37.0	18.5	34.9
2006	649	40.0	16.2	37.3
2007	612	42.0	14.6	35.9
2008	647	42.0	15.4	38.6
2009	691	47.0	14.7	35.3
2010	581	38.0	15.2	37
2011	608	34.0	17.8	38.2
2012	559	32.0	17.4	41.5
2013	500	31.0	16.1	41.2
2014	512	32.0	16.0	42.6
2015	544	32.0	17.0	44.1
2016	519	33.0	15.7	43
2017	528	31.0	17.0	44.9
2018	521	30.0	17.3	51.4
2019	541	31.0	17.4	50.6
2020	489	31.0	15.7	47.9
2021	448	33.0	13.5	48.7
2022	424	32.0	13.2	n/a
2023	444	32.0	13.8	44.4
2024	455	33.0	13.7	49.2

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 Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$325 (3.9%)	$7,951 (96.1%)	$8,276
2018	$340 (4.0%)	$8,154 (96.0%)	$8,494
2019	$382 (4.5%)	$8,191 (95.5%)	$8,573

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Lee Clark 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 207^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 131^st of 1242 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)	58.1	64.1	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)	56	52.7	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)	81.4	79.7	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Camden County)	69	64.8	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)	53.3	47.8	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)	59	49.4	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)	68.5	73.9	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)	64.5	61.7	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)	59.8	59.5	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)	56.5	56	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)	63.4	62	1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)	57.4	51.5	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)	50	69.6	19.6%
5th Grade Science (Camden County)	59	63.6	4.6%
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	541	444	17.9%
African American	135	79	41.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	4	8	100%
Hispanic	47	60	27.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	298	241	19.1%
Two or More Races	55	56	1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.6%	44.4%	6.3%

Schools Near Mary Lee Clark 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
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Mickler Dr	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 882-4373	455	33	13.7	49.2%	254 (55.8%)	74 (16.3%)	70 (15.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.4%)	90.6	126^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.9%		90.2	131^st of 1242 public elementary schools	89.5%	5	58.9	61.2	67.1	69.9	74.2	74.3	62.9	$8,573	$382	$8,191
Sugarmill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2885 Winding Rd	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 882-8191	661	45	14.6	40.5%	384 (58.1%)	105 (15.9%)	100 (15.1%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (8.9%)	84	188^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.9%		86.4	166^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.6%	22	60.4	71.9	61.2	67.3	76.4	47.6	52.4	$8,532	$545	$7,987
Crooked River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3570 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 673-6995	603	44	13.7	48.4%	344 (57.0%)	108 (17.9%)	86 (14.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (9.6%)	86.9	166^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.7%		72.7	307^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.3%	141	56.3	51.8	65.5	66.3	72.9	59.8	66.7	$7,537	$436	$7,101
Saint Marys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Osborne St	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 882-4839	580	39	14.8	60.7%	365 (62.9%)	94 (16.2%)	55 (9.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	58 (10.0%)	77.6	254^th of 1248 public elementary schools	79.6%		78.5	247^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.1%	7	50.6	64.0	53.6	62.1	94.2	47.9	43.8	$8,434	$452	$7,982
Matilda Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Lake Boulevard	Kingsland	31548	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 729-2940	682	47	14.5	50.0%	369 (54.1%)	123 (18.0%)	85 (12.5%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (13.5%)	85	178^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.7%		85.3	178^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.7%		55.3	43.0	65.7	70.7	67.4	58.8	68.6	$7,887	$476	$7,410
David L Rainer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	850 May Creek Dr	Kingsland	31548	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 729-9071	539	37	14.5	56.6%	277 (51.4%)	128 (23.7%)	71 (13.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	57 (10.6%)	69.4	350^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.0%		67.9	360^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.0%	10	46.2	48.7	56.3	61.5	65.3	35.8	45.7	$9,035	$643	$8,392
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	277 Roberts Path	Woodbine	31569	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 576-4800	463	34	13.6	70.8%	241 (52.1%)	122 (26.3%)	39 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (13.0%)	84.5	184^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.3%		76.9	265^th of 1242 public elementary schools	78.7%	81	64.4	58.0	54.8	76.7	73.9	43.5	62.9	$9,045	$759	$8,286
Kingsland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 W King Ave	Kingsland	31548	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 729-5246	368	27	13.6	63.9%	234 (63.6%)	46 (12.5%)	44 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.7%)	87.6	158^th of 1248 public elementary schools	87.3%		87	158^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.3%		49.1	45.5	70.3	79.2	86.4	58.1	73.0	$8,279	$419	$7,861
Woodbine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	495 Broadwood Dr	Woodbine	31569	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 576-5245	362	28	12.9	65.5%	242 (66.9%)	70 (19.3%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.9%)	85.9	173^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	86.1%		86.3	169^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.4%	4	46.3	52.0	81.6	63.0	70.0	57.1	87.8	$9,265	$403	$8,862

Frequently Asked Questions about Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

What district is Mary Lee Clark Elementary School in?

Camden County

What schools do graduates of Mary Lee Clark Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mary Lee Clark Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saint Marys Middle School
High : Camden County High School

Is Mary Lee Clark Elementary School a good school?

Mary Lee Clark Elementary School ranks 126^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 455 students attended Mary Lee Clark Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?

Students at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School are 56% White, 16% African American, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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