Okapilco Elementary School

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Okapilco Elementary School ranks 838 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Okapilco Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Moultrie, Georgia, with 367 students. The school is part of the Colquitt County School District, which is ranked 113 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending more per student ($10,877 in 2018-2019) and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Okapilco Elementary consistently underperforms the Colquitt County and Georgia averages on the Milestones Assessments across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.9% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA and Math, compared to 38.4% and 45.4% statewide, respectively. The school also serves a predominantly low-income student population, with an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.58% to 97.28% over the past few years.

Okapilco's performance lags significantly behind many of the other elementary schools in the Colquitt County district, such as Hamilton Elementary and Sunset Elementary, which are both within 12 miles of Okapilco and outperform it by wide margins on state assessments. Despite the additional resources and low student-teacher ratio, Okapilco has been a persistently low-performing school for many years, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, suggesting the need for more targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by its high-poverty student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3300 Ga Highway 33 N
Moultrie, GA 31768

(229) 890-6191

District: Colquitt County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,877

Students who attend Okapilco Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Willie J. Williams Middle School
High:	Colquitt County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.1%

White:

30.1%

Hispanic:

27.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Okapilco Elementary School ranks worse than 67.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 6^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Colquitt County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Okapilco Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.1%), White (30.1%), Hispanic (27%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Okapilco Elementary School is 9.8, which is the 2^nd best among 10 elementary schools in the Colquitt County School District. (See more...)

Compare Okapilco Elementary School employs 36.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Okapilco Elementary School is $10,877, which is the 3^rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Colquitt County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Colquitt County:

SchoolDigger ranks Colquitt County 113^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Okapilco Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	67.32	402^nd	1101	63.5%
2007	65.29	414^th	1125	63.2%
2008	50.84	634^th	1134	44.1%
2009	47.29	681^st	1133	39.9%
2010	55.55	611^th	1183	48.4%
2011	47.89	745^th	1212	38.5%
2012	45.96	782^nd	1201	34.9%
2013	32.35	953^rd	1225	22.2%
2014	33.50	940^th	1231	23.6%
2015	33.75	820^th	1240	33.9%
2016	23.26	945^th	1233	23.4%
2017	19.57	984^th	1205	18.3%
2018	16.20	1036^th	1209	14.3%
2019	16.05	1046^th	1234	15.2%
2021	28.12	835^th	1214	31.2%
2022	23.61	942^nd	1244	24.3%
2023	29.00	852^nd	1242	31.4%
2024	30.79	838^th	1248	32.9%

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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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by a citizen
Sunday, July 31, 2022

The teachers at Okapilco work hard to make sure Colquitt County youth have the knowledge and life skills they need to succeed. Every time I visit, I walk into a clean and beautiful school greeted by nearly everyone I pass in the hall. It’s very welcoming! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Okapilco 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	324	324
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	304	304
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	297	297
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	305	305
1994	203	99	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1995	231	81	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1996	231	81	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1997	234	68	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1998	258	68	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1999	252	70	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
2000	247	65	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2001	269	68	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
2002	264	72	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2003	264	72	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2004	261	87	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
2005	256	105	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	10	414
2006	240	117	0	54	0	n/a	n/a	18	429
2007	235	120	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	17	419
2008	211	141	0	53	0	n/a	n/a	19	424
2009	236	121	1	72	0	n/a	n/a	22	452
2010	225	128	2	98	1	0	8	0	462
2011	225	163	2	100	0	0	11	0	501
2012	235	175	2	89	0	0	14	0	515
2013	225	173	2	94	0	0	17	0	511
2014	234	182	2	111	0	0	15	0	544
2015	231	176	1	109	0	0	12	0	529
2016	216	210	1	93	0	0	19	0	539
2017	229	204	1	106	0	0	14	0	554
2018	201	193	1	126	0	0	14	0	535
2019	209	187	0	108	0	0	12	0	516
2020	181	177	0	98	0	0	22	0	478
2021	136	178	0	111	0	0	14	0	439
2022	133	140	0	122	0	0	11	0	406
2023	111	132	0	111	0	0	13	0	367
2024	108	144	0	97	0	0	10	0	359

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 Okapilco Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	324	17.0	19.0	52.5
1991	304	17.0	17.8	46.4
1992	297	17.0	17.4	52.9
1993	305	18.0	16.9	54.8
1994	314	19.1	16.4	53.5
1995	321	19.5	16.5	53.6
1996	321	19.5	16.5	53.6
1997	317	19.7	16.1	59.3
1998	349	20.0	17.5	61
1999	350	23.2	15.1	63.1
2000	344	20.2	17.0	64
2001	374	16.3	22.9	67.4
2002	383	19.9	19.2	69.5
2003	383	19.9	19.2	69.5
2004	392	18.4	21.3	68.9
2005	414	27.4	15.1	72.3
2006	429	28.1	15.3	76.4
2007	419	27.5	15.2	78.4
2008	424	26.9	15.8	77
2009	452	28.9	15.6	76.3
2010	462	28.4	16.2	77.1
2011	501	30.4	16.4	80.4
2012	515	30.4	16.9	80.6
2013	511	31.9	16.0	82.4
2014	544	33.9	16.0	95.8
2015	529	36.0	14.6	95.1
2016	539	31.0	17.3	95.2
2017	554	37.1	14.9	95.8
2018	535	39.1	13.6	95
2019	516	39.6	13.0	95.2
2020	478	40.6	11.7	96.9
2021	439	35.7	12.2	96.6
2022	406	37.1	10.9	n/a
2023	367	35.6	10.3	97.3
2024	359	36.5	9.8	100

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 Okapilco Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	324	17.0	19.0	52.5
1991	304	17.0	17.8	46.4
1992	297	17.0	17.4	52.9
1993	305	18.0	16.9	54.8
1994	314	19.1	16.4	53.5
1995	321	19.5	16.5	53.6
1996	321	19.5	16.5	53.6
1997	317	19.7	16.1	59.3
1998	349	20.0	17.5	61
1999	350	23.2	15.1	63.1
2000	344	20.2	17.0	64
2001	374	16.3	22.9	67.4
2002	383	19.9	19.2	69.5
2003	383	19.9	19.2	69.5
2004	392	18.4	21.3	68.9
2005	414	27.4	15.1	72.3
2006	429	28.1	15.3	76.4
2007	419	27.5	15.2	78.4
2008	424	26.9	15.8	77
2009	452	28.9	15.6	76.3
2010	462	28.4	16.2	77.1
2011	501	30.4	16.4	80.4
2012	515	30.4	16.9	80.6
2013	511	31.9	16.0	82.4
2014	544	33.9	16.0	95.8
2015	529	36.0	14.6	95.1
2016	539	31.0	17.3	95.2
2017	554	37.1	14.9	95.8
2018	535	39.1	13.6	95
2019	516	39.6	13.0	95.2
2020	478	40.6	11.7	96.9
2021	439	35.7	12.2	96.6
2022	406	37.1	10.9	n/a
2023	367	35.6	10.3	97.3
2024	359	36.5	9.8	100

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 Okapilco Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,338 (14.6%)	$7,805 (85.4%)	$9,143
2018	$923 (9.4%)	$8,918 (90.6%)	$9,841
2019	$879 (8.1%)	$9,998 (91.9%)	$10,877

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Okapilco Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1046^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 852^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	16.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okapilco Elementary School)	25.7	11.4	14.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colquitt County)	28.4	24	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Okapilco Elementary School)	37.1	31.8	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colquitt County)	46.3	37.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Okapilco Elementary School)	23.8	24.6	0.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colquitt County)	29.2	26.7	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Okapilco Elementary School)	38.7	29.2	9.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colquitt County)	44.1	43.8	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Okapilco Elementary School)	14.1	34	19.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colquitt County)	26	29.9	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Okapilco Elementary School)	10.3	29.8	19.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colquitt County)	29	32.3	3.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Okapilco Elementary School)	14.1	23.4	9.3%
5th Grade Science (Colquitt County)	25.3	33.3	8%
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	516	367	28.9%
African American	187	132	29.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	108	111	2.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	209	111	46.9%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.2%	97.3%	2.1%

Schools Near Okapilco 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
Okapilco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 Ga Highway 33 N	Moultrie	31768	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 890-6191	359	37	9.8	100.0%	108 (30.1%)	144 (40.1%)	97 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	30.8	838^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.9%		29	852^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	31.4%	14	28.9	15.6	37.7	28.9	17.8	42.6	27.9	$10,877	$879	$9,998
Stringfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 5th Ave SW	Moultrie	31768	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 890-6187	228	27	8.3	100.0%	27 (11.8%)	120 (52.6%)	62 (27.2%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.1%)	23	964^th of 1248 public elementary schools	22.8%		10.1	1180^th of 1242 public elementary schools	5.0%	216	34.5	22.6	22.2	37.9	16.1	22.2	16.7	$14,344	$2,963	$11,381
Funston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	137 North Academy Street	Funston	31753	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 941-2626	395	28	14.0	100.0%	101 (25.6%)	75 (19.0%)	206 (52.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	32.8	799^th of 1248 public elementary schools	36.0%		33.6	787^th of 1242 public elementary schools	36.6%	12	26.2	22.4	26.2	41.0	44.8	38.5	18.5	$10,042	$985	$9,056
Cox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1275 11th Ave SE	Moultrie	31768	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 890-6190	483	40	11.9	100.0%	39 (8.1%)	215 (44.5%)	206 (42.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	15.8	1087^th of 1248 public elementary schools	12.9%		15.3	1086^th of 1242 public elementary schools	12.6%	1	10.8	15.2	25.0	17.6	27.3	19.0	25.3	$9,846	$1,378	$8,468
Wright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1812 2nd St SE	Moultrie	31768	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 890-6186	544	38	14.4	43.4%	306 (56.3%)	132 (24.3%)	82 (15.1%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	82.6	202^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	83.8%		77.6	256^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.4%	54	53.2	51.4	58.6	59.5	75.7	61.4	57.1	$9,456	$544	$8,912
Norman Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	249 W Weeks St	Norman Park	31771	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 769-3612	599	44	13.5	79.3%	344 (57.4%)	41 (6.8%)	193 (32.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	51.4	551^st of 1248 public elementary schools	55.8%		42.3	653^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	47.4%	102	31.3	26.3	47.4	55.4	61.3	37.9	32.6	$9,410	$837	$8,573
Doerun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Mathis Ave	Doerun	31744	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 782-5276	258	23	11.0	100.0%	119 (46.1%)	62 (24.0%)	54 (20.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.8%)	18.3	1031^st of 1248 public elementary schools	17.4%		24.6	928^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.3%	103	21.7	24.4	29.5	22.2	22.0	15.9	18.2	$9,173	$707	$8,466
Sunset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	698 US Highway 319 S	Moultrie	31768	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 890-6184	594	45	13.3	78.3%	274 (46.1%)	142 (23.9%)	134 (22.6%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.1%)	68.7	363^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	70.9%		70.1	332^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	73.3%	31	27.3	40.5	65.6	59.0	59.5	48.4	60.9	$10,108	$815	$9,293
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5110 Ga Highway 111	Hartsfield	31756	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 941-5594	224	19	11.7	49.6%	185 (82.6%)	7 (3.1%)	19 (8.5%)	8 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	75.5	281^st of 1248 public elementary schools	77.5%		65.5	389^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.7%	108	46.9	34.2	78.8	56.3	57.9	66.7	54.5	$11,478	$576	$10,902
Odom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2902 Sardis Church Rd	Moultrie	31788	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 324-3313	523	40	13.1	100.0%	122 (23.3%)	71 (13.6%)	303 (57.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	27	891^st of 1248 public elementary schools	28.6%		25.4	909^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.8%	18	18.3	26.8	28.2	25.8	47.9	24.7	27.1	$8,895	$1,030	$7,865

Frequently Asked Questions about Okapilco Elementary School

Is Okapilco Elementary School a good school?

Okapilco Elementary School ranks 838^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Okapilco Elementary School?

Students at Okapilco Elementary School are 40% African American, 30% White, 27% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Okapilco Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Willie J. Williams Middle School
High : Colquitt County High School

What district is Okapilco Elementary School in?

Colquitt County

How many students attend Okapilco Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended Okapilco Elementary School.

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