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Crisp County Elementary School

Public Grades 4-5

1085^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 12% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Crisp County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in Cordele, Georgia, with 451 students. The school is part of the Crisp County School District, which is ranked 193 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, Crisp County Elementary has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade.

Crisp County Elementary's academic performance is significantly below the state average on the Georgia Milestones assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 14.1% of 4th graders and 22.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.3% and 43% respectively. The school's math and science proficiency rates are also well below the state averages. This consistent underperformance suggests that the school is struggling to improve student outcomes despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Crisp County Elementary serves a highly economically disadvantaged population, with an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.96% to 100% over the past few years. The school's spending per student, between $8,391 and $8,944, is lower than the spending levels of the nearby Turner County Elementary ($11,072) and Dooly County Elementary ($9,073) schools, which also struggle with low academic performance and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that the challenges facing Crisp County Elementary may be indicative of broader regional issues that require a more comprehensive approach to address the complex socioeconomic factors impacting student success.

439

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,769

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1001 W 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31015

(229) 276-3420

District: Crisp County

Students who attend Crisp County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Crisp County Middle School
High:	Crisp County High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.3%

White:

25.3%

Hispanic:

6.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 26th percentile in 2015 → 12th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (21% vs 44% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school21%

District avg21%

Georgia avg44%

1,085^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to bottom 12% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

193^rd of 206Crisp County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	15.2	1085 of 1238	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.8	1065 of 1248	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.2	1077 of 1242	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	15.9	1054 of 1244	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.6	874 of 1214	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.5	992 of 1234	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.5	943 of 1209	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	24.0	926 of 1205	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	23.6	937 of 1233	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	27.3	912 of 1240	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	49.0	756 of 1231	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.9	583 of 1225	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.0	543 of 1201	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	72.0	362 of 1212	70.1%	★★★★☆
2010	64.1	477 of 1183	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.8	440 of 1133	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.7	266 of 1134	76.5%	★★★★☆
2007	69.8	352 of 1125	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	68.7	378 of 1101	65.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science26%-18 vs state

Mathematics20%-26 vs state

English Language Arts18%-23 vs state

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Schools Near Crisp County Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Crisp County Elementary School	Public	4-5	1001 W 24th Ave	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 276-3420	439	41	10.7	100.0%	111 (25.3%)	278 (63.3%)	30 (6.8%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	15.2	1085^th of 1238 public elementary schools	12.4%		16.8	1065^th of 1248 public elementary schools	14.7%	20		14.1	22.6		19.7	20.8	25.5	$17,769	$2,528	$15,242
Crisp County Primary School	Public	K-3	330 Old Hatley Rd	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 276-3450	964	78	12.3	100.0%	255 (26.5%)	569 (59.0%)	79 (8.2%)	15 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.8%)								(n/a)	27.0			33.3				$15,832	$2,472	$13,360
Dooly County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11949 US Highway 41	Pinehurst	31070	Dooly County	Dooly County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 645-3421	508	34	15.1	100.0%	57 (11.2%)	331 (65.2%)	101 (19.9%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	10.7	1168^th of 1238 public elementary schools	5.7%		8.9	1209^th of 1248 public elementary schools	3.1%	41	11.7	9.3	19.7	16.9	12.0	21.2	19.7	$14,368	$2,885	$11,483
Turner County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	705 Hudson Ave	Ashburn	31714	Turner County	Turner County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 567-2461	564	39	14.5	100.0%	134 (23.8%)	368 (65.2%)	25 (4.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.9%)	10.6	1172^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	5.3%		14.1	1115^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.7%	57	14.7	12.7	16.9	22.1	21.1	11.2	10.1	$16,558	$3,394	$13,164

Frequently Asked Questions about Crisp County Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Crisp County Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Crisp County Middle School
High : Crisp County High School

Is Crisp County Elementary School a good school?

Crisp County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.4% of Georgia elementary schools.

What district is Crisp County Elementary School in?

Crisp County

What is the racial makeup of Crisp County Elementary School?

Students at Crisp County Elementary School are 63% African American, 25% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Crisp County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 439 students attended Crisp County Elementary School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.