- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baxley, GA
Appling County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Appling County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130006000007
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appling County Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Baxley · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Appling County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appling County Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Baxley, GA.
School address
District: Appling County · Georgia
NCES ID 130006000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Appling County Elementary School held near 1,153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 94.0 → 93.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 130006000007 · Baxley, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,113 enr · 11.8:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Appling County High School (1,013 students)
Appling County Elementary School held near 1,153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 94.0 → 93.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Appling County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Appling County Elementary School
1,113 students
- Appling County
Appling County High School
1,013 students
- Appling County
Appling County Middle School
759 students
- Altamaha Eleme 381
Altamaha Elementary School
381 students
- Fourth Distric 148
Fourth District Elementary School
148 students
What this shows Appling County Elementary School reports 1,113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appling County Elementary School compares
Appling County 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,113
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 1113 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Appling County Elementary School is more 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 Appling County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appling County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Appling County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altamaha Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fourth District Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appling County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 (~1,113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Appling County Elementary School
How many students attend Appling County Elementary School?
Appling County Elementary School has 1,113 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baxley, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,189 (2022-23) → 1,153 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appling County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Appling County Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Appling County Elementary School?
80.1% of students at Appling County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appling County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Appling County Elementary School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Baxley, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appling County Elementary School?
Appling County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Appling County Elementary School rank among public schools in Baxley?
By Resource Investment Index, Appling County Elementary School ranks #1 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 Appling County Elementary School, Appling County also operates Appling County High School (1,013 students), Appling County Middle School (759 students), and Altamaha Elementary School (381 students). See the Appling County district page for the complete list.