Enrollment
1,113
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appling County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appling County Elementary School
Appling County Elementary School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Baxley, Georgia, enrolling 1,113 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,113 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 190 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1113 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baxley's public schools, it stands alongside Altamaha Elementary School (381 students): Appling County Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 14.7:1).
Appling County also operates Appling County High School (1,013 students) and Appling County Middle School (759 students) alongside Appling County 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 Appling County Elementary School compares
Appling County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appling County, which includes Appling County 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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~1,113 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Baxley on the city page.
Is Appling County Elementary School a good school?
Appling County Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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