- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lagrange, GA
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berta Weathersbee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130000100643
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berta Weathersbee Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Lagrange, GA.
School address
District: Troup County · Georgia
NCES ID 130000100643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 130000100643 · Lagrange, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 9.7:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lagrange High School (1,399 students)
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lagrange High
Lagrange High School
1,399 students
- Troup County H
Troup County High School
1,272 students
- Long Cane Midd
Long Cane Middle School
988 students
- Gardner-Newman
Gardner-Newman Middle School
963 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
930 students
- This school 252
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Berta Weathersbee Elementary School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berta Weathersbee Elementary School compares
Berta Weathersbee 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$13,298
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
White 3.6%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Berta Weathersbee Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troup County reports $13,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berta Weathersbee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troup County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardner-Newman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berta Weathersbee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Lagrange
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Franklin Forest Elementary
Standard public school
690 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Rosemont Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 15:1 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 (~252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Berta Weathersbee Elementary School
How many students attend Berta Weathersbee Elementary School?
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School has 252 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lagrange, GA. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 Berta Weathersbee Elementary School?
94.3% of students at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berta Weathersbee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School is African American at 85.3% of enrollment, in Lagrange, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berta Weathersbee Elementary School?
Berta Weathersbee 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 Berta Weathersbee Elementary School rank among schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Berta Weathersbee Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Lagrange, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lagrange on the city page.
What other schools are in Troup County?
Besides Berta Weathersbee Elementary School, Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students), Troup County High School (1,272 students), and Long Cane Middle School (988 students). See the Troup County district page for the complete list.