McBean Elementary School

Located at 1165 Hephzibah McBean Rd, in Hephzibah, Georgia, McBean Elementary School is a modestly sized elementary campus that caters to 384 students (grades pre-K through 5), run under Richmond County. By comparison, Georgia's public schools average about 605 students each, so McBean Elementary School sits 37% smaller than that benchmark.

Across the 52 schools in Richmond County (30,573 students total), McBean Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, McBean Elementary School reports that the largest single group is White at 52%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 28% Black, 10% Hispanic, 10% multiracial. That is meaningfully more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 33%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, McBean Elementary School records 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.3:1, putting McBean Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 100% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, McBean Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 25.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 31.5%.

In the surrounding community, Richmond County reports that median household income runs about $55,637, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Richmond County runs 58 public schools (combined enrollment of about 31,674 students), of which McBean Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Goshen Elementary School, roughly 5.3 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts McBean Elementary School at 1st of 8; the average score across the group is 12.9%.

McBean Elementary School operates from a small-town location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at McBean Elementary School has fell 6%, going from 410 students in 2018 to 384 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 72% to 52% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 13.9:1 in 2018 to 12.3:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.