- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tifton, GA
Charles Spencer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charles Spencer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130498001688
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Spencer Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Tifton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Spencer Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Spencer Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Tifton, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Charles Spencer Elementary School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130498001688 · Tifton, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tift County High School (2,207 students)
Charles Spencer Elementary School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Charles Spencer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tift County Hi
Tift County High School
2,207 students
- Eighth Street
Eighth Street Middle School
883 students
- Annie Belle Cl 785
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
785 students
- Northeast Midd 733
Northeast Middle School
733 students
- G. O. Bailey E 531
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
531 students
- This school 428
Charles Spencer Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Charles Spencer Elementary School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Spencer Elementary School compares
Charles Spencer 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$12,804
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.8%
White 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Charles Spencer Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tift County reports $12,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Spencer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tift County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eighth Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annie Belle Clark Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G. O. Bailey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Spencer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Tifton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
785 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
Standard public school
531 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Len Lastinger Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary School
Standard public school
405 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Matt Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. T. Reddick Elementary School
Standard public school
339 students 14.7:1 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Spencer Elementary School
How many students attend Charles Spencer Elementary School?
Charles Spencer Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tifton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Spencer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Spencer Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Charles Spencer Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Charles Spencer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Spencer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charles Spencer Elementary School is African American at 41.8% of enrollment, in Tifton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Spencer Elementary School?
Charles Spencer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Charles Spencer Elementary School rank among schools in Tifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Spencer Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Tifton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tifton on the city page.
What other schools are in Tift County?
Besides Charles Spencer Elementary School, Tift County also operates Tift County High School (2,207 students), Eighth Street Middle School (883 students), and Annie Belle Clark Elementary School (785 students). See the Tift County district page for the complete list.