Turner County Elementary School

Summary:

Turner County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ashburn, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 591 students. The school is part of the Turner County School District, which is ranked 188 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Turner County Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking between 807 and 1115 out of around 1,200-1,250 schools over the past several years. The school has maintained a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time period. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 11% to 31% in English Language Arts and 16.4% to 25% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 37-48.2% and 41-45.4%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, consistently at or near 100% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Wilcox County Elementary School, G.O. Bailey Elementary School, and Northside Elementary School, generally outperform Turner County Elementary School on academic measures and have lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. However, it's worth noting that these nearby schools are also located in districts that are ranked higher than the Turner County School District, indicating broader systemic challenges facing the Turner County community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

705 Hudson Ave
Ashburn, GA 31714

(229) 567-2461

District: Turner County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1115^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,072

Students who attend Turner County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Turner County Middle School
High:	Turner County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 568

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.5%

White:

23.2%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Turner County Elementary School ranks worse than 89.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.5%), White (23.2%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turner County Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Turner County Elementary School employs 39.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turner County Elementary School is $11,072.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Turner County:

SchoolDigger ranks Turner County 188^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Turner County Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	39.01	769^th	1101	30.2%
2007	40.47	762^nd	1125	32.3%
2008	25.07	952^nd	1134	16.0%
2009	33.85	851^st	1133	24.9%
2010	29.87	946^th	1183	20.0%
2011	35.92	891^st	1212	26.5%
2012	33.40	924^th	1201	23.1%
2013	34.89	926^th	1225	24.4%
2014	42.78	850^th	1231	31.0%
2015	30.75	854^th	1240	31.1%
2016	31.92	844^th	1233	31.5%
2017	24.14	923^rd	1205	23.4%
2018	24.60	910^th	1209	24.7%
2019	29.63	865^th	1234	29.9%
2021	30.28	807^th	1214	33.5%
2022	31.01	827^th	1244	33.5%
2023	23.48	948^th	1242	23.7%
2024	14.12	1115^th	1248	10.7%

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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 Turner County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	344	547	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	897
1998	354	526	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	897
1999	354	524	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	898
2000	357	509	6	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	892
2001	384	502	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	899
2002	345	451	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
2003	345	451	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
2004	322	459	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	796
2005	333	453	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	3	805
2006	318	462	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	6	807
2007	293	444	0	24	6	n/a	n/a	4	771
2008	304	462	4	36	0	n/a	n/a	6	812
2009	282	447	6	38	0	n/a	n/a	9	782
2010	259	427	4	44	0	0	13	0	747
2011	250	394	3	48	0	0	17	0	712
2012	246	368	3	49	0	2	14	0	682
2013	235	373	2	49	0	0	16	0	675
2014	212	350	6	54	0	0	17	0	639
2015	193	370	3	46	0	0	16	0	628
2016	205	334	3	36	0	1	18	0	597
2017	174	368	2	37	0	1	15	0	597
2018	169	402	2	29	2	1	10	0	615
2019	179	392	5	32	0	0	6	0	614
2020	162	389	6	20	0	0	6	0	583
2021	145	387	6	22	0	0	4	0	564
2022	147	383	3	20	0	0	15	0	568
2023	156	388	8	22	0	0	17	0	591
2024	132	389	5	17	0	0	25	0	568

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 Turner County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	897	70.0	12.8	75.5
1998	897	71.1	12.6	72.5
1999	898	71.0	12.6	72.3
2000	892	71.0	12.6	72.2
2001	899	52.9	17.0	71
2002	812	44.0	18.5	70
2003	812	44.0	18.5	70
2004	796	54.1	14.7	71.4
2005	805	62.0	13.0	73.4
2006	807	63.0	12.8	73.7
2007	771	62.5	12.3	73.1
2008	812	61.5	13.2	78.7
2009	782	61.5	12.7	79
2010	747	56.5	13.2	79.5
2011	712	52.5	13.5	82
2012	682	49.5	13.7	83.1
2013	675	46.5	14.5	84.4
2014	639	44.0	14.5	95.6
2015	628	42.0	14.9	95.5
2016	597	42.0	14.2	95.6
2017	597	38.0	15.7	94.1
2018	615	42.0	14.6	98.5
2019	614	37.0	16.5	98.5
2020	583	38.6	15.1	100
2021	564	37.7	14.9	100
2022	568	38.6	14.7	n/a
2023	591	44.0	13.4	100
2024	568	39.8	14.2	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 Turner County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	897	70.0	12.8	75.5
1998	897	71.1	12.6	72.5
1999	898	71.0	12.6	72.3
2000	892	71.0	12.6	72.2
2001	899	52.9	17.0	71
2002	812	44.0	18.5	70
2003	812	44.0	18.5	70
2004	796	54.1	14.7	71.4
2005	805	62.0	13.0	73.4
2006	807	63.0	12.8	73.7
2007	771	62.5	12.3	73.1
2008	812	61.5	13.2	78.7
2009	782	61.5	12.7	79
2010	747	56.5	13.2	79.5
2011	712	52.5	13.5	82
2012	682	49.5	13.7	83.1
2013	675	46.5	14.5	84.4
2014	639	44.0	14.5	95.6
2015	628	42.0	14.9	95.5
2016	597	42.0	14.2	95.6
2017	597	38.0	15.7	94.1
2018	615	42.0	14.6	98.5
2019	614	37.0	16.5	98.5
2020	583	38.6	15.1	100
2021	564	37.7	14.9	100
2022	568	38.6	14.7	n/a
2023	591	44.0	13.4	100
2024	568	39.8	14.2	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 Turner County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,410 (17.9%)	$6,445 (82.0%)	$7,856
2018	$1,834 (18.5%)	$8,065 (81.5%)	$9,899
2019	$2,045 (18.5%)	$9,027 (81.5%)	$11,072

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Turner County 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 865^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 948^th of 1242 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Turner County Elementary School)	34.1	15.7	18.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Turner County)	34.1	15.7	18.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Turner County Elementary School)	59.8	20.2	39.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Turner County)	59.8	20.2	39.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Turner County Elementary School)	37.3	19.8	17.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Turner County)	37.3	19.8	17.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Turner County Elementary School)	33.3	43.2	9.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Turner County)	33.3	43.2	9.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Turner County Elementary School)	25.5	27.6	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Turner County)	25.5	27.6	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Turner County Elementary School)	21.4	22.4	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Turner County)	21.4	22.4	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Turner County Elementary School)	21.4	10.5	10.9%
5th Grade Science (Turner County)	21.4	10.5	10.9%
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	614	591	3.7%
African American	392	388	1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	8	60%
Hispanic	32	22	31.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	179	156	12.8%
Two or More Races	6	17	183.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.5%	100%	1.5%

Schools Near Turner County 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
Turner County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	705 Hudson Ave	Ashburn	31714	Turner County	Turner County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 567-2461	568	40	14.2	100.0%	132 (23.2%)	389 (68.5%)	17 (3.0%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)	14.1	1115^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.7%		23.5	948^th of 1242 public elementary schools	23.7%	167	11.0	12.5	31.0	16.4	25.0	17.9	15.5	$11,072	$2,045	$9,027
Worth County Elementary School	Public	3-5	1906 Ga Highway 313	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 776-8605	666	48	13.7	84.2%	360 (54.1%)	239 (35.9%)	26 (3.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.6%)	45.8	614^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.8%		48.2	572^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	53.9%	42	27.3	33.5	40.4	43.5	50.9	35.3	37.2	$7,639	$780	$6,859
Crisp County Primary School	Public	K-3	330 Old Hatley Rd	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 276-3450	968	79	12.2	100.0%	248 (25.6%)	591 (61.1%)	71 (7.3%)	14 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.4%)								(n/a)	12.8			23.0				$10,645	$1,520	$9,124
Worth County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1304 N Isabella St	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 776-8660	859	60	14.3	91.6%	436 (50.8%)	321 (37.4%)	53 (6.2%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.1%)								(n/a)								$8,879	$948	$7,931
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1464 Carpenter Rd S	Tifton	31793	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2410	788	53	15.0	88.1%	372 (47.2%)	288 (36.5%)	83 (10.5%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.4%)	48.5	578^th of 1248 public elementary schools	53.7%		55.2	506^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.3%	72	38.0	39.5	42.4	52.3	50.4	31.2	24.8	$10,425	$959	$9,466
Len Lastinger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1210 Lake Dr	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2420	450	32	14.1	84.2%	192 (42.7%)	149 (33.1%)	83 (18.4%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	60.5	449^th of 1248 public elementary schools	64.0%		57.1	485^th of 1242 public elementary schools	61.0%	36	34.9	31.1	58.3	46.0	57.4	63.3	36.7	$10,653	$1,022	$9,631
Crisp County Pre-K	Public	PK	802 E 24th Ave	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	No	(229) 276-3410	222	12	18.5	100.0%	61 (27.5%)	134 (60.4%)	12 (5.4%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1815 Chesnutt Ave	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2425	445	32	13.7	100.0%	110 (24.7%)	187 (42.0%)	116 (26.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.1%)	18.7	1020^th of 1248 public elementary schools	18.3%		20.1	1006^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.0%	14	23.0	13.2	23.5	41.0	30.2	13.2	4.4	$10,253	$956	$9,297
Crisp County Elementary School	Public	4-5	1001 W 24th Ave	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 276-3420	451	41	11.1	100.0%	120 (26.6%)	266 (59.0%)	38 (8.4%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	16.8	1065^th of 1248 public elementary schools	14.7%		16.2	1077^th of 1242 public elementary schools	13.3%	12		12.1	26.6		20.1	22.4	24.3	$8,944	$972	$7,972
Wilcox County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1358 Ga Highway 215 S	Rochelle	31079	Wilcox County	Wilcox County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 365-7858	563	43	13.0	99.6%	322 (57.2%)	180 (32.0%)	20 (3.6%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	64.5	404^th of 1248 public elementary schools	67.6%		65.6	387^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.8%	17	37.5	42.7	46.3	55.6	48.3	53.7	52.4	$10,628	$2,670	$7,958

Frequently Asked Questions about Turner County Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Turner County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Turner County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Turner County Middle School
High : Turner County High School

How many students attend Turner County Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 568 students attended Turner County Elementary School.

Is Turner County Elementary School a good school?

Turner County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.7% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Turner County Elementary School?

Students at Turner County Elementary School are 68% African American, 23% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Turner County Elementary School in?

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