- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Altamaha Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130006000011 · Baxley, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 14.7:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Appling County Elementary School (1,113 students)
Altamaha Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Altamaha Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Appling County
Appling County Elementary School
1,113 students
- Appling County
Appling County High School
1,013 students
- Appling County
Appling County Middle School
759 students
- This school 381
Altamaha Elementary School
381 students
- Fourth Distric 148
Fourth District Elementary School
148 students
What this shows Altamaha Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altamaha Elementary School compares
Altamaha Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Appling County reports $14,476 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,013
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.