Taylors Creek Elementary School

Q: Is Taylors Creek Elementary School a good school?

Taylors Creek Elementary School ranks 342 nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Taylors Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 625 students in grades K-5 in Hinesville, Georgia, which is part of the Liberty County School District. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing both the district and state averages on standardized tests despite having a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Taylors Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the Liberty County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments across grades 3-5 in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.3% of 3rd graders at Taylors Creek Elementary were proficient or better in Math, compared to 36.2% in Liberty County and 45.4% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.8 to 15 over the past few years.

While Taylors Creek Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, the nearby schools in the Liberty County district show more varied academic results. For example, Button Gwinnett Elementary and Lyman Hall Elementary have lower test scores and rankings compared to Taylors Creek Elementary. This highlights the need for continued support and improvement across the broader district, even as Taylors Creek Elementary maintains its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

378 Airport Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313

(912) 369-0378

District: Liberty County

SchoolDigger Rank:
342^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,392

Students who attend Taylors Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lewis Frasier Middle School
High:	Bradwell Institute

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 690

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.3%

White:

25.9%

Hispanic:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Taylors Creek Elementary School ranks better than 72.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Liberty County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Taylors Creek Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.3%), White (25.9%), Hispanic (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taylors Creek Elementary School is 15, which is the 3^rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Liberty County School District. (See more...)

Compare Taylors Creek Elementary School employs 46 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taylors Creek Elementary School is $9,392. 5 elementary schools in the Liberty County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Liberty County:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty County 132^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Taylors Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	79.07	175^th	1101	84.1%
2007	71.26	330^th	1125	70.7%
2008	64.59	419^th	1134	63.1%
2009	77.39	205^th	1133	81.9%
2010	79.52	195^th	1183	83.5%
2011	75.81	287^th	1212	76.3%
2012	73.82	305^th	1201	74.6%
2013	64.91	484^th	1225	60.5%
2014	72.25	360^th	1231	70.8%
2015	52.50	548^th	1240	55.8%
2016	57.01	472^nd	1233	61.7%
2017	59.04	436^th	1205	63.8%
2018	64.46	383^rd	1209	68.3%
2019	59.25	467^th	1234	62.2%
2021	46.79	600^th	1214	50.6%
2022	51.30	557^th	1244	55.2%
2023	58.00	472^nd	1242	62.0%
2024	70.34	342^nd	1248	72.6%

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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 Taylors Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	416	397	5	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	860
1995	365	361	11	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	772
1996	365	361	11	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	772
1997	406	412	13	45	3	n/a	n/a	0	879
1998	342	387	20	51	4	n/a	n/a	0	804
1999	380	459	24	66	2	n/a	n/a	0	931
2000	362	452	22	57	2	n/a	n/a	0	895
2001	269	328	11	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	656
2002	280	345	8	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	680
2003	280	345	8	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	680
2004	322	316	4	57	3	n/a	n/a	0	702
2005	254	323	7	65	1	n/a	n/a	82	732
2006	225	300	10	60	1	n/a	n/a	78	674
2007	215	304	13	65	1	n/a	n/a	70	668
2008	213	287	12	57	6	n/a	n/a	58	633
2009	226	261	24	63	3	n/a	n/a	61	638
2010	226	291	19	95	3	2	32	0	668
2011	218	285	21	106	2	2	38	0	672
2012	230	302	12	107	3	1	43	0	698
2013	238	288	9	98	1	6	44	0	684
2014	231	274	9	83	2	2	48	0	649
2015	208	273	10	93	4	4	49	0	641
2016	219	277	10	83	2	3	53	0	647
2017	190	287	7	96	3	2	64	0	649
2018	209	298	4	85	3	2	65	0	666
2019	205	309	8	103	3	2	80	0	710
2020	192	328	4	118	2	3	80	0	727
2021	182	309	3	109	2	3	81	0	689
2022	170	289	5	106	2	4	88	0	664
2023	147	277	5	101	1	4	90	0	625
2024	179	299	7	110	2	2	91	0	690

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 Taylors Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	860	40.5	21.2	46.4
1995	772	48.0	16.1	43.8
1996	772	48.0	16.1	43.8
1997	879	48.0	18.3	56.9
1998	804	52.6	15.3	60.4
1999	931	49.3	18.9	60.3
2000	895	56.0	16.0	59.4
2001	656	31.9	20.6	52.9
2002	680	39.9	17.0	61.5
2003	680	39.9	17.0	61.5
2004	702	26.9	26.1	50.7
2005	732	44.9	16.3	58.5
2006	674	49.0	13.8	55.7
2007	668	44.4	15.0	56.4
2008	633	40.9	15.5	62.6
2009	638	41.7	15.3	60
2010	668	44.5	15.0	63
2011	672	42.8	15.7	59.2
2012	698	46.4	15.0	63.2
2013	684	46.9	14.5	65.9
2014	649	43.9	14.7	63.9
2015	641	43.0	14.9	63.2
2016	647	43.0	15.0	65.8
2017	649	44.2	14.6	62.7
2018	666	45.2	14.7	61
2019	710	44.5	15.9	63.4
2020	727	43.0	16.9	63.3
2021	689	45.9	15.0	61.7
2022	664	46.0	14.4	n/a
2023	625	48.8	12.8	69.6
2024	690	46.0	15.0	72

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 Taylors Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	860	40.5	21.2	46.4
1995	772	48.0	16.1	43.8
1996	772	48.0	16.1	43.8
1997	879	48.0	18.3	56.9
1998	804	52.6	15.3	60.4
1999	931	49.3	18.9	60.3
2000	895	56.0	16.0	59.4
2001	656	31.9	20.6	52.9
2002	680	39.9	17.0	61.5
2003	680	39.9	17.0	61.5
2004	702	26.9	26.1	50.7
2005	732	44.9	16.3	58.5
2006	674	49.0	13.8	55.7
2007	668	44.4	15.0	56.4
2008	633	40.9	15.5	62.6
2009	638	41.7	15.3	60
2010	668	44.5	15.0	63
2011	672	42.8	15.7	59.2
2012	698	46.4	15.0	63.2
2013	684	46.9	14.5	65.9
2014	649	43.9	14.7	63.9
2015	641	43.0	14.9	63.2
2016	647	43.0	15.0	65.8
2017	649	44.2	14.6	62.7
2018	666	45.2	14.7	61
2019	710	44.5	15.9	63.4
2020	727	43.0	16.9	63.3
2021	689	45.9	15.0	61.7
2022	664	46.0	14.4	n/a
2023	625	48.8	12.8	69.6
2024	690	46.0	15.0	72

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 Taylors Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$588 (6.4%)	$8,575 (93.6%)	$9,164
2018	$731 (7.5%)	$8,965 (92.5%)	$9,696
2019	$538 (5.7%)	$8,854 (94.3%)	$9,392

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taylors Creek 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 467^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 472^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Taylors Creek Elementary School)	49.5	38.5	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty County)	38.1	30.1	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Taylors Creek Elementary School)	60.7	47.4	13.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Liberty County)	46.8	42.9	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Taylors Creek Elementary School)	50	25.9	24.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty County)	38.5	27.4	11.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Taylors Creek Elementary School)	63.1	52.8	10.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Liberty County)	46.9	36.3	10.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Taylors Creek Elementary School)	46.3	46.9	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty County)	38.6	37.8	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Taylors Creek Elementary School)	25.6	39.6	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty County)	26.2	22.9	3.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Taylors Creek Elementary School)	43.8	45.3	1.5%
5th Grade Science (Liberty County)	37.2	34.8	2.4%
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	710	625	12%
African American	309	277	10.4%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	103	101	1.9%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	205	147	28.3%
Two or More Races	80	90	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.4%	69.6%	6.2%

Schools Near Taylors Creek 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
Taylors Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	378 Airport Rd	Hinesville	31313	Liberty County	Liberty County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 369-0378	690	46	15.0	72.0%	179 (25.9%)	299 (43.3%)	110 (15.9%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	91 (13.2%)	70.3	342^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	72.6%		58	472^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	62.0%	130	52.0	37.5	49.1	62.3	75.0	51.4	38.7	$9,392	$538	$8,854
Waldo Pafford Elementary School	Public	K-5	2550 15th St	Hinesville	31313	Liberty County	Liberty County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 877-4188	835	46	18.1	70.3%	122 (14.6%)	483 (57.8%)	128 (15.3%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.3%)	81 (9.7%)	40	695^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.3%		45.7	610^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.9%	85	27.8	31.4	52.0	16.7	40.7	29.7	47.5	$10,283	$546	$9,737
Lyman Hall Elementary School	Public	K-5	1396 Shaw Rd	Hinesville	31313	Liberty County	Liberty County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 368-3348	597	35	17.0	87.8%	86 (14.4%)	354 (59.3%)	71 (11.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.0%)	69 (11.6%)	21.9	983^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	21.2%		26.5	892^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	28.2%	91	22.2	23.3	37.8	26.5	29.4	15.3	16.3	$9,238	$602	$8,636
Frank Long Elementary School	Public	K-5	920 Long Frasier Dr	Hinesville	31313	Liberty County	Liberty County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 368-3595	708	49	14.4	80.6%	113 (16.0%)	430 (60.7%)	80 (11.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	82 (11.6%)	40.3	691^st of 1248 public elementary schools	44.6%		35.4	762^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	38.6%	71	35.0	30.2	35.5	56.9	46.1	22.3	24.0	$10,606	$590	$10,015
Button Gwinnett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	635 Taylor Rd	Hinesville	31313	Liberty County	Liberty County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 876-0146	983	40	24.5	78.8%	170 (17.3%)	551 (56.1%)	121 (12.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	133 (13.5%)	27.7	885^th of 1248 public elementary schools	29.1%		28.2	867^th of 1242 public elementary schools	30.2%	18	22.0	30.4	29.7	22.0	44.3	23.8	27.7	$10,510	$612	$9,897
Joseph Martin Elementary School	Public	K-5	1000 Joseph Martin Rd	Hinesville	31313	Liberty County	Liberty County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 368-3114	785	46	16.9	70.4%	157 (20.0%)	375 (47.8%)	145 (18.5%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	92 (11.7%)	33.8	787^th of 1248 public elementary schools	36.9%		49.2	557^th of 1242 public elementary schools	55.2%	230	27.5	22.1	41.3	33.6	32.7	27.0	37.2	$9,456	$553	$8,903
McClelland Elementary School	Public	3-5	2015 US Highway 84 E	Ludowici	31316	Long County	Long County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 545-7910	1,010	54	18.6	74.6%	440 (43.6%)	269 (26.6%)	188 (18.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.8%)	101 (10.0%)	26	915^th of 1248 public elementary schools	26.7%		33.7	785^th of 1242 public elementary schools	36.8%	130	22.6	22.5	30.7	33.7	34.9	21.2	26.6	$7,214	$553	$6,661
Smiley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1530 Ga Highway 57	Ludowici	31316	Long County	Long County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 545-2147	1,286	66	19.6	73.6%	581 (45.2%)	311 (24.2%)	254 (19.8%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	8 (0.6%)	126 (9.8%)								(n/a)								$9,838	$576	$9,263
Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 Edgewater Dr	Midway	31320	Liberty County	Liberty County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 884-3326	738	50	14.9	74.3%	303 (41.1%)	285 (38.6%)	79 (10.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (9.2%)	33.8	788^th of 1248 public elementary schools	36.9%		42.1	658^th of 1242 public elementary schools	47.0%	130	35.6	27.4	36.5	36.5	45.3	21.2	23.5	$10,320	$510	$9,810
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1206 N 4th St	Jesup	31545	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 427-1044	583	51	11.4	100.0%	237 (40.7%)	197 (33.8%)	109 (18.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.3%)	30.6	843^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	32.5%		28.1	870^th of 1242 public elementary schools	30.0%	27	34.5	16.7	31.7	40.2	31.5	19.5	33.3	$9,813	$948	$8,865

Frequently Asked Questions about Taylors Creek Elementary School

Is Taylors Creek Elementary School a good school?

Taylors Creek Elementary School ranks 342^nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Taylors Creek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 690 students attended Taylors Creek Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Taylors Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Taylors Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis Frasier Middle School
High : Bradwell Institute

What district is Taylors Creek Elementary School in?

Liberty County

What is the racial makeup of Taylors Creek Elementary School?

Students at Taylors Creek Elementary School are 43% African American, 26% White, 16% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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