Frank Long Elementary School

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Frank Long Elementary School ranks 691 st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Frank Long Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hinesville, Georgia, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 728 students. The school is part of the Liberty County School District, which is ranked 132 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frank Long Elementary School's academic performance is a concern, as its test scores are consistently lower than the state and county averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 35%, compared to the state average of 38.4% and the Liberty County average of 32%. Similarly, the school's 5th grade Math proficiency rate was only 22.3%, compared to the state average of 41% and the county average of 27.2%. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.74% to 76.92% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Liberty Elementary (64.59%) and Joseph Martin Elementary (63.73%).

Despite the higher spending per student at Frank Long Elementary School compared to some nearby schools, the academic performance of the school remains relatively low. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement. The data suggests that Frank Long Elementary School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic gaps, particularly in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as strategies to better support the needs of its high-poverty student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

920 Long Frasier Dr
Hinesville, GA 31313

(912) 368-3595

District: Liberty County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,606

Students who attend Frank Long Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Midway Middle School
High:	Liberty County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 708

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.7%

White:

16.0%

Two or more races:

11.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frank Long Elementary School ranks worse than 55.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Liberty County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (60.7%), White (16%), two or more races (11.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank Long Elementary School is 14.4, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Liberty County School District! (See more...)

Compare Frank Long Elementary School employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank Long Elementary School is $10,606, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Liberty County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Frank Long 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 Frank Long Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	69.28	372^nd	1101	66.2%
2007	71.34	326^th	1125	71.0%
2008	74.19	259^th	1134	77.2%
2009	70.66	324^th	1133	71.4%
2010	70.78	357^th	1183	69.8%
2011	59.01	589^th	1212	51.4%
2012	65.45	472^nd	1201	60.7%
2013	59.45	605^th	1225	50.6%
2014	58.53	614^th	1231	50.1%
2015	27.46	907^th	1240	26.9%
2016	43.97	656^th	1233	46.8%
2017	33.08	802^nd	1205	33.4%
2018	40.32	705^th	1209	41.7%
2019	39.68	726^th	1234	41.2%
2021	28.96	824^th	1214	32.1%
2022	37.03	744^th	1244	40.2%
2023	35.42	762^nd	1242	38.6%
2024	40.26	691^st	1248	44.6%

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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 Frank Long Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	239	418	10	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	699
1996	239	418	10	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	699
1997	265	439	10	39	4	n/a	n/a	0	757
1998	262	434	12	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	745
1999	248	498	11	28	8	n/a	n/a	0	793
2000	269	503	12	39	5	n/a	n/a	0	828
2001	229	375	11	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	641
2002	207	352	11	29	4	n/a	n/a	0	603
2003	207	352	11	29	4	n/a	n/a	0	603
2004	249	387	6	45	3	n/a	n/a	0	690
2005	187	315	8	49	3	n/a	n/a	61	623
2006	148	319	6	43	5	n/a	n/a	68	589
2007	152	330	9	37	3	n/a	n/a	65	596
2008	134	338	12	29	1	n/a	n/a	66	580
2009	157	352	12	39	2	n/a	n/a	65	627
2010	133	344	7	60	4	1	50	0	599
2011	140	344	5	73	4	2	56	0	624
2012	152	308	4	51	5	3	59	0	582
2013	151	277	3	54	2	3	53	0	543
2014	171	351	7	85	3	4	64	0	685
2015	151	377	3	92	0	2	67	0	692
2016	128	376	2	80	0	5	64	0	655
2017	123	418	2	73	0	3	72	0	691
2018	92	390	2	64	0	4	61	0	613
2019	105	376	2	74	1	2	65	0	625
2020	101	396	2	91	0	1	70	0	661
2021	98	373	3	80	0	0	85	0	639
2022	100	431	2	97	0	2	90	0	722
2023	113	439	1	87	0	3	85	0	728
2024	113	430	1	80	0	2	82	0	708

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 Frank Long Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	699	43.0	16.3	42.5
1996	699	43.0	16.3	42.5
1997	757	47.0	16.1	58.9
1998	745	55.6	13.4	56.4
1999	793	50.3	15.8	58.3
2000	828	55.0	15.1	57.4
2001	641	37.9	16.9	51.6
2002	603	37.9	15.9	53.7
2003	603	37.9	15.9	53.7
2004	690	33.1	20.8	56.2
2005	623	44.9	13.9	66.2
2006	589	45.0	13.1	70.6
2007	596	45.4	13.1	74
2008	580	40.7	14.3	74.7
2009	627	41.3	15.2	73.3
2010	599	43.9	13.6	69.9
2011	624	40.1	15.5	71.5
2012	582	43.6	13.3	72.5
2013	543	42.9	12.6	70.5
2014	685	49.1	13.9	74
2015	692	49.0	14.1	77.6
2016	655	48.0	13.6	74
2017	691	48.2	14.3	70.8
2018	613	44.9	13.6	75.9
2019	625	43.3	14.4	79
2020	661	45.4	14.5	81.1
2021	639	46.5	13.7	75.7
2022	722	47.7	15.1	n/a
2023	728	47.0	15.4	76.9
2024	708	49.0	14.4	80.6

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 Frank Long Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	699	43.0	16.3	42.5
1996	699	43.0	16.3	42.5
1997	757	47.0	16.1	58.9
1998	745	55.6	13.4	56.4
1999	793	50.3	15.8	58.3
2000	828	55.0	15.1	57.4
2001	641	37.9	16.9	51.6
2002	603	37.9	15.9	53.7
2003	603	37.9	15.9	53.7
2004	690	33.1	20.8	56.2
2005	623	44.9	13.9	66.2
2006	589	45.0	13.1	70.6
2007	596	45.4	13.1	74
2008	580	40.7	14.3	74.7
2009	627	41.3	15.2	73.3
2010	599	43.9	13.6	69.9
2011	624	40.1	15.5	71.5
2012	582	43.6	13.3	72.5
2013	543	42.9	12.6	70.5
2014	685	49.1	13.9	74
2015	692	49.0	14.1	77.6
2016	655	48.0	13.6	74
2017	691	48.2	14.3	70.8
2018	613	44.9	13.6	75.9
2019	625	43.3	14.4	79
2020	661	45.4	14.5	81.1
2021	639	46.5	13.7	75.7
2022	722	47.7	15.1	n/a
2023	728	47.0	15.4	76.9
2024	708	49.0	14.4	80.6

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 Frank Long Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$594 (6.3%)	$8,784 (93.7%)	$9,378
2018	$687 (6.4%)	$10,124 (93.6%)	$10,811
2019	$590 (5.6%)	$10,015 (94.4%)	$10,606

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank Long 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 726^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 762^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frank Long Elementary School)	39.6	29.6	10%
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 (Frank Long Elementary School)	54.1	50	4.1%
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 (Frank Long Elementary School)	42.1	22.4	19.7%
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 (Frank Long Elementary School)	46	30.6	15.4%
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 (Frank Long Elementary School)	38.2	31.1	7.1%
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 (Frank Long Elementary School)	15.7	16.5	0.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty County)	26.2	22.9	3.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Frank Long Elementary School)	26.5	32.5	6%
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	625	728	16.5%
African American	376	439	16.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	74	87	17.6%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	105	113	7.6%
Two or More Races	65	85	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79%	76.9%	2.1%

Schools Near Frank Long 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Frances Meeks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	488 Warren Hill Road	Richmond Hill	31324	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	No	(912) 851-4100	864	60	14.3	18.2%	617 (71.4%)	60 (6.9%)	100 (11.6%)	25 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.2%)	94.5	74^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.1%		95	73^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	94.1%	1	60.0	71.3	78.6	77.8	81.8	70.7	67.9

Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Long Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Frank Long Elementary School?

Students at Frank Long Elementary School are 61% African American, 16% White, 12% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.

Is Frank Long Elementary School a good school?

Frank Long Elementary School ranks 691^st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Frank Long Elementary School in?

Liberty County

How many students attend Frank Long Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 708 students attended Frank Long Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Frank Long Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Frank Long Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Midway Middle School
High : Liberty County High School

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