D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Telfair County Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 532 E Oak St, Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 42nd percentile in Georgia
Growth
D
Students gain 0.57 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 7th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
829
Students
enrolled
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%42/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%7/100Students gain 0.57 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.79 in 2009–19; 5th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +13 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency26% (−16 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency38% (−4 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%52%reading -22 pts, math -11 pts21st percentile (list)
Black12%22%reading -18 pts, math -9 pts15th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%35%reading -19 pts, math -7 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income26%38%reading -7 pts, math +1 pts39th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 532 E Oak St
City Mc Rae Helena
ZIP Code 31055
District 1304830
NCES School ID 130483002986
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 31055

Understanding the community around Telfair County Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,083
Per Capita Income $15,535
Poverty Rate 29.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%
High School or Higher 73.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $92,200
Median Rent $622
Owner-Occupied 73.4%
Renter-Occupied 26.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Telfair County Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 46.4%
Black 39.9%
Hispanic/Latino 7.7%
Two or More Races 5.4%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 829
Teachers (FTE) 51.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Telfair County Elementary?
Telfair County Elementary has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Telfair County Elementary?
Telfair County Elementary has 829 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Telfair County Elementary serve?
Telfair County Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Telfair County Elementary receive per student?
Telfair County Elementary receives $15,811 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Telfair County Elementary in 31055 ▼
Avg Home Value
$121,937
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
26.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026