Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
560 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)13%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)12%
15%
Black
(15-16)71%
37%
White
(15-16)15%
41%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es)?
560 students attend Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es)?
Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) offer ?
Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) part of?
Sumter County Early Learning Center (Old Sarah Cobb Es) is part of Sumter County School District.
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