- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tifton, GA
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Annie Belle Clark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130498001682
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Tifton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Annie Belle Clark Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Tifton, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130498001682 · Tifton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tift County High School (2,207 students)
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tift County Hi
Tift County High School
2,207 students
- Eighth Street
Eighth Street Middle School
883 students
- This school 785
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
785 students
- Northeast Midd 733
Northeast Middle School
733 students
- G. O. Bailey E 531
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
531 students
- Len Lastinger 448
Len Lastinger Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Annie Belle Clark Elementary School reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Annie Belle Clark Elementary School compares
Annie Belle Clark 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Annie Belle Clark Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tift County reports $12,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Annie Belle Clark Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tift County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eighth Street Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G. O. Bailey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Len Lastinger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Annie Belle Clark Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Tifton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
Standard public school
531 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Len Lastinger Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Charles Spencer Elementary School
Standard public school
428 students 13:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary School
Standard public school
405 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Matt Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. T. Reddick Elementary School
Standard public school
339 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Annie Belle Clark Elementary School?
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School has 785 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tifton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 804 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Annie Belle Clark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Tifton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Annie Belle Clark Elementary School?
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Annie Belle Clark Elementary School rank among schools in Tifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Annie Belle Clark Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Tifton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tifton on the city page.
What other schools are in Tift County?
Besides Annie Belle Clark Elementary School, Tift County also operates Tift County High School (2,207 students), Eighth Street Middle School (883 students), and Northeast Middle School (733 students). See the Tift County district page for the complete list.