Enrollment
466
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarkesville, GA
Clarkesville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarkesville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130258002042
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarkesville Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clarkesville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarkesville Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkesville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clarkesville, GA.
School address
District: Habersham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130258002042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarkesville Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarkesville Elementary School
Clarkesville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clarkesville, Georgia, enrolling 466 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 466 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 295 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #138.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Clarkesville's public schools, it stands alongside Woodville Elementary School (187 students): Clarkesville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 10.4:1).
Habersham County also operates Habersham Central High School (1,611 students) and Level Grove Elementary School (591 students) alongside Clarkesville 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 Clarkesville Elementary School compares
Clarkesville 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,229
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Clarkesville Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Habersham County, which includes Clarkesville Elementary School.
$14,229
Per student
+3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.2%
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 Clarkesville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habersham Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Level Grove Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Habersham Ninth Grade Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demorest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarkesville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Clarkesville
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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clarkesville Elementary School
How many students attend Clarkesville Elementary School?
Clarkesville Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarkesville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkesville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkesville Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Clarkesville Elementary School?
42.8% of students at Clarkesville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarkesville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarkesville Elementary School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Clarkesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarkesville Elementary School?
Clarkesville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Clarkesville Elementary School rank among public schools in Clarkesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkesville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clarkesville, 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 Clarkesville on the city page.
Is Clarkesville Elementary School a good school?
Clarkesville Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Habersham County?
Besides Clarkesville Elementary School, Habersham County also operates Habersham Central High School (1,611 students), Level Grove Elementary School (591 students), and Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School (566 students). See the Habersham County district page for the complete list.
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