- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blythe, GA
Blythe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blythe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438001532
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blythe Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 333
- students enrolled
Blythe Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Blythe Elementary School grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 130438001532 · Blythe, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 13.9:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Blythe Elementary School grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Blythe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school 333
Blythe Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Blythe Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blythe Elementary School compares
Blythe Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$13,883
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
African American 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Blythe Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blythe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blythe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blythe Elementary School
How many students attend Blythe Elementary School?
Blythe Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blythe, GA. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blythe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blythe Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Blythe Elementary School?
97.9% of students at Blythe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blythe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blythe Elementary School is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Blythe, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blythe Elementary School?
Blythe 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 Richmond County?
Besides Blythe Elementary School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.