Schley County Elementary School white enrollment reaches 391 for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Schley County Elementary School had an enrollment of 391 white students, reflecting a 1.3% increase over the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.

Schley County Elementary School’s total enrollment was 515 students for the 2024-25 school year. White students comprised 76% of the students, making them the most represented group at the school.

Located within the Schley County School District, the elementary school’s central administrative office is in Ellaville.

Among Schley County School District’s two schools, Schley Middle High School reported the district’s highest white student enrollment for 2024-25 with 465 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported public school enrollment in Georgia by race and ethnicity as approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

After the pandemic, 20.7% of Georgia students missed 10% or more school days in 2024, indicating that chronic absenteeism continues to challenge schools statewide. The Georgia Department of Education responded by launching a statewide initiative featuring an attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted district support to address student attendance.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers amended state attendance rules, prohibiting expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The new legislation also includes expanded reporting requirements and aligns with diploma path programs for at-risk students.

By 2026, Georgia posted an average student-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which outperforms the national average of 15:1.