Enrollment
381
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baxley, GA
Altamaha Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Altamaha Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130006000011
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altamaha Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Baxley · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Altamaha Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altamaha Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Baxley, GA.
School address
District: Appling County · Georgia
NCES ID 130006000011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Altamaha Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Altamaha Elementary School
Altamaha Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Baxley, Georgia, enrolling 381 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 381 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 189 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Baxley's public schools, it stands alongside Appling County Elementary School (1,113 students): Altamaha Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 11.8:1).
Appling County also operates Appling County Elementary School (1,113 students) and Appling County High School (1,013 students) alongside Altamaha Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Altamaha Elementary School compares
Altamaha Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,957
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Altamaha Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appling County, which includes Altamaha Elementary School.
$13,957
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 37.2%
Federal 24.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Altamaha Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appling County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Appling County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Appling County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fourth District Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altamaha Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Baxley
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Altamaha Elementary School
How many students attend Altamaha Elementary School?
Altamaha Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baxley, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altamaha Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altamaha Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Altamaha Elementary School?
80.0% of students at Altamaha Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altamaha Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Altamaha Elementary School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Baxley, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altamaha Elementary School?
Altamaha Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Altamaha Elementary School rank among public schools in Baxley?
By Resource Investment Index, Altamaha Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Baxley, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Baxley on the city page.
Is Altamaha Elementary School a good school?
Altamaha Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Appling County?
Besides Altamaha Elementary School, Appling County also operates Appling County Elementary School (1,113 students), Appling County High School (1,013 students), and Appling County Middle School (759 students). See the Appling County district page for the complete list.
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