South Georgia Elementary

Summary:

South Georgia Elementary is a public elementary school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 395 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked 442 out of 968 districts in the state.

South Georgia Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 49.62% White, 36.46% Hispanic, and 4.56% African American students. This racial diversity is higher than nearby schools like Olsen Park Elementary and Lamar Elementary. The school has also shown strong academic performance in reading, with 58.46% of 3rd graders, 40% of 4th graders, and 44.44% of 5th graders proficient or better on the STAAR Reading test, outpacing the district and state averages. However, the school's math and science scores are more mixed, with some grades performing below the district and state.

South Georgia Elementary faces unique challenges, with 70.89% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools. The school's racial diversity has also declined in recent years, with the percentage of White students dropping from 58.29% in 2020-2021 to 49.62% in 2022-2023. Despite these factors, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $10,352 and a low student-teacher ratio of 15.3, suggesting it has the resources to support its diverse student population. By closely analyzing the school's performance data and demographic trends, the district and school leaders can identify targeted strategies to improve academic outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5018 Susan Dr
       Amarillo, TX  79110-2331


(806) 326-5350

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2020th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,352 Help


Students who attend South Georgia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fannin Middle
High:    Amarillo High School
    Amtech Career Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.2%
Hispanic:
34.9%
African American:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Georgia Elementary ranks better than 56.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), Hispanic (34.9%), African American (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Georgia Elementary is 16.7. 34 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Georgia Elementary is $10,352. 26 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Georgia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Georgia Elementary 2020th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See South Georgia Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Amarillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) 442nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Georgia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Georgia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.85 46th 3465 98.7%
2005 86.11 156th 3475 95.5%
2006 86.73 88th 3476 97.5%
2007 85.25 124th 3724 96.7%
2008 87.04 110th 3768 97.1%
2009 84.93 210th 3884 94.6%
2010 82.98 283rd 3937 92.8%
2011 78.36 582nd 4095 85.8%
2012 66.87 1313th 4206 68.8%
2013 75.56 876th 4221 79.2%
2014 70.56 1194th 4260 72.0%
2015 60.22 1775th 4320 58.9%
2016 72.89 1103rd 4286 74.3%
2017 72.03 976th 4329 77.5%
2018 77.47 758th 4359 82.6%
2019 73.65 930th 4479 79.2%
2021 66.89 1266th 4578 72.3%
2022 67.09 1266th 4581 72.4%
2023 52.01 2061st 4647 55.6%
2024 52.22 2020th 4675 56.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Georgia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.34 594th 1046 43.2%
2019 78.23 165th 1112 85.2%
2023 22.74 935th 1099 14.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Georgia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.96 1102nd 3558 69.0%
2019 57.46 1044th 3684 71.7%
2021 56.70 1089th 3799 71.3%
2022 65.31 862nd 3952 78.2%
2023 44.18 2007th 4086 50.9%
2024 28.98 3320th 4261 22.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Georgia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.32 702nd 4264 83.5%
2019 78.17 466th 4309 89.2%
2021 67.07 1009th 4451 77.3%
2022 59.94 1477th 4477 67.0%
2023 51.23 2103rd 4521 53.5%
2024 47.69 2345th 4560 48.6%
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Rank History for Female students at South Georgia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.99 664th 4306 84.6%
2019 64.55 1261st 4348 71.0%
2021 61.93 1412th 4499 68.6%
2022 66.42 1251st 4561 72.6%
2023 49.36 2195th 4588 52.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Georgia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.84 1159th 3106 62.7%
2019 62.37 1359th 3184 57.3%
2021 66.61 1117th 3006 62.8%
2022 71.68 650th 2958 78.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at South Georgia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.91 1143rd 4240 73.0%
2019 55.68 1597th 4295 62.8%
2021 31.36 3263rd 4331 24.7%
2022 53.47 1852nd 4461 58.5%
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Rank History for Male students at South Georgia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.61 919th 4319 78.7%
2019 78.23 692nd 4357 84.1%
2021 70.18 1069th 4498 76.2%
2022 65.34 1313th 4563 71.2%
2023 52.63 1995th 4585 56.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Georgia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.75 431st 4168 89.7%
2019 67.48 997th 4188 76.2%
2021 62.34 1245th 4329 71.2%
2022 69.38 961st 4376 78.0%
2023 57.74 1604th 4401 63.6%
2024 58.92 1519th 4431 65.7%
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Rank History for White students at South Georgia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.44 1016th 3127 67.5%
2019 74.73 594th 3142 81.1%
2021 56.92 1214th 3082 60.6%
2022 56.03 1333rd 3082 56.7%
2023 38.07 2079th 3106 33.1%
2024 35.60 2170th 3078 29.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for South Georgia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 576 11 2 45 n/a n/a n/a 0 634
1989 514 15 2 37 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1990 496 14 2 40 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 509 17 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1992 510 18 4 47 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 468 13 4 63 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1994 435 16 5 47 4 n/a n/a 0 507
1995 409 11 4 69 4 n/a n/a 0 497
1996 409 11 4 69 4 n/a n/a 0 497
1997 393 18 4 62 3 n/a n/a 0 480
1998 380 17 2 61 2 n/a n/a 0 462
1999 392 21 3 64 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2000 378 16 3 67 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2001 356 25 4 63 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2002 343 27 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2003 343 27 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2004 348 22 2 73 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2005 368 19 0 94 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2006 303 18 1 98 5 n/a n/a 0 425
2007 311 10 2 117 4 n/a n/a 0 444
2008 282 23 4 144 3 n/a n/a 0 456
2009 269 24 2 150 3 n/a n/a 0 448
2010 290 31 2 161 4 n/a n/a 0 488
2011 265 26 2 152 4 0 8 0 457
2012 272 14 3 160 1 2 12 0 464
2013 247 16 2 161 2 1 13 0 442
2014 241 11 4 181 0 1 22 0 460
2015 239 21 2 172 0 1 15 0 450
2016 237 17 2 152 0 0 12 0 420
2017 217 18 2 135 0 0 16 0 388
2018 223 16 4 142 2 0 18 0 405
2019 226 20 3 181 3 0 19 0 452
2020 238 22 2 151 4 0 20 0 437
2021 232 10 5 127 4 0 20 0 398
2022 200 14 1 135 5 0 19 0 374
2023 196 18 3 144 5 0 29 0 395
2024 207 22 4 141 8 0 22 0 404

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 South Georgia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 29.0 21.8 n/a
1989 568 n/a n/a n/a
1990 552 30.0 18.4 n/a
1991 566 29.8 18.9 n/a
1992 580 32.1 18.0 17.2
1993 549 31.0 17.7 21.5
1994 507 29.3 17.3 11.2
1995 497 30.4 16.3 4
1996 497 30.4 16.3 4
1997 480 29.3 16.4 16.5
1998 462 28.1 16.4 17.5
1999 481 28.2 17.1 32.4
2000 465 26.7 17.4 30.8
2001 448 26.9 16.7 36.2
2002 431 26.6 16.2 40.8
2003 431 26.6 16.2 40.8
2004 445 28.3 15.7 40.7
2005 484 29.6 16.4 44
2006 425 28.1 15.1 46.4
2007 444 28.6 15.5 49.5
2008 456 30.2 15.1 47.6
2009 448 28.8 15.5 44.2
2010 488 30.1 16.2 51.6
2011 457 29.1 15.6 52.7
2012 464 30.1 15.4 55.6
2013 442 28.0 15.7 60.9
2014 460 29.1 15.8 59.8
2015 450 29.0 15.5 57.3
2016 420 26.0 16.1 56
2017 388 25.1 15.4 57.2
2018 405 25.1 16.1 56.3
2019 452 27.0 16.7 65
2020 437 27.0 16.1 65.7
2021 398 28.7 13.8 65.1
2022 374 26.7 13.9 64.2
2023 395 25.6 15.3 70.9
2024 404 24.1 16.7 71

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 South Georgia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 29.0 21.8 n/a
1989 568 n/a n/a n/a
1990 552 30.0 18.4 n/a
1991 566 29.8 18.9 n/a
1992 580 32.1 18.0 17.2
1993 549 31.0 17.7 21.5
1994 507 29.3 17.3 11.2
1995 497 30.4 16.3 4
1996 497 30.4 16.3 4
1997 480 29.3 16.4 16.5
1998 462 28.1 16.4 17.5
1999 481 28.2 17.1 32.4
2000 465 26.7 17.4 30.8
2001 448 26.9 16.7 36.2
2002 431 26.6 16.2 40.8
2003 431 26.6 16.2 40.8
2004 445 28.3 15.7 40.7
2005 484 29.6 16.4 44
2006 425 28.1 15.1 46.4
2007 444 28.6 15.5 49.5
2008 456 30.2 15.1 47.6
2009 448 28.8 15.5 44.2
2010 488 30.1 16.2 51.6
2011 457 29.1 15.6 52.7
2012 464 30.1 15.4 55.6
2013 442 28.0 15.7 60.9
2014 460 29.1 15.8 59.8
2015 450 29.0 15.5 57.3
2016 420 26.0 16.1 56
2017 388 25.1 15.4 57.2
2018 405 25.1 16.1 56.3
2019 452 27.0 16.7 65
2020 437 27.0 16.1 65.7
2021 398 28.7 13.8 65.1
2022 374 26.7 13.9 64.2
2023 395 25.6 15.3 70.9
2024 404 24.1 16.7 71

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Georgia Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,156 (14.3%) $6,906 (85.7%) $8,062
2020 $1,160 (14.0%) $7,149 (86.0%) $8,309
2021 $1,620 (15.6%) $8,732 (84.4%) $10,352

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Georgia Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 930th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2061st of 4647 Elementary schools
 23.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (South Georgia Elementary)3544
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Georgia Elementary)4932
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (South Georgia Elementary)5944
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4149
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Georgia Elementary)6162
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (South Georgia Elementary)6664
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5358
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Georgia Elementary)9152
 39%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6455
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (South Georgia Elementary)6524
 41%
   5th Grade Science (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452395
 12.6%
African American2018
 10%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian33
Hispanic181144
 20.4%
Pacific Islander00
White226196
 13.3%
Two or More Races1929
 52.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65%70.9%
 5.8%


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South Georgia Elementary ranks 2020th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended South Georgia Elementary.

Students who attend South Georgia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fannin Middle
High : Amarillo High School
High : Amtech Career Academy

Students at South Georgia Elementary are 51% White, 35% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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