- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesville, GA
Atkinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Atkinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130048003907
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkinson Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 276
- students enrolled
Atkinson Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Brantley County · Georgia
NCES ID 130048003907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Atkinson Elementary School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130048003907 · Waynesville, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 15.3:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brantley County High School (921 students)
Atkinson Elementary School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Atkinson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brantley Count
Brantley County High School
921 students
- Hoboken Elemen
Hoboken Elementary School
551 students
- Brantley Count
Brantley County Middle School
493 students
- Nahunta Primar
Nahunta Primary School
440 students
- Waynesville Pr
Waynesville Primary School
434 students
- This school 276
Atkinson Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Atkinson Elementary School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atkinson Elementary School compares
Atkinson 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 17% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$13,358
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Atkinson Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brantley County reports $13,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atkinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoboken Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brantley County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nahunta Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkinson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atkinson Elementary School
How many students attend Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atkinson Elementary School?
70.9% of students at Atkinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Atkinson Elementary School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Waynesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Brantley County?
Besides Atkinson Elementary School, Brantley County also operates Brantley County High School (921 students), Hoboken Elementary School (551 students), and Brantley County Middle School (493 students). See the Brantley County district page for the complete list.