Sallie Zetterower Elementary School

1200 Cawana Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sallie Zetterower Elementary School 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sallie Zetterower Elementary School's student population of 756 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
756 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Sallie Zetterower Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sallie Zetterower Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1133 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
39%
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35%
40%
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30-34%
40%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
54%
36%
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White
28%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
59%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sallie Zetterower Elementary School's ranking?
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sallie Zetterower Elementary School often compared to?
Sallie Zetterower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julia P. Bryant Elementary School, Mill Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sallie Zetterower Elementary School?
756 students attend Sallie Zetterower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sallie Zetterower Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sallie Zetterower Elementary School?
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sallie Zetterower Elementary School offer ?
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sallie Zetterower Elementary School part of?
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School is part of Bulloch County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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