St. George Elementary School

St. George Elementary School, a minimally staffed K-5 school in Folkston, Georgia, one of the schools within Charlton County, works with 198 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 605 students per school, that is 67% below typical.

St. George Elementary School is one of 4 schools operated by Charlton County, a district that enrolls 1,613 students overall.

In terms of who attends, St. George Elementary School shows that nearly all students (93%) are White. Other groups include 5% multiracial, 2% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 55% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.8:1. The state averages about 13.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 80% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Charlton County (around 89%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, St. George Elementary School sits in the top 10% of Georgia schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 35.9%; actual is 73.9%, +38.1 points clear of the demographic baseline.

In the area at large, Charlton County reports that median household income runs about $61,276, about 12% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Charlton County runs 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,613 students), of which St. George Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is CALLAHAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, roughly 9.4 miles away. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), St. George Elementary School ranks 4th on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 70.0%.

The school occupies a rural site.

Looking at the recent track record. St. George Elementary School's enrollment has ticked up 11% since 2018, when it stood at 178 (now 198). Class-load math has narrowed: from 14.8:1 in 2018 to 12.8:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for St. George Elementary School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.