Enrollment
831
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Claxton, GA
Claxton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Claxton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130207002257
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claxton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Claxton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Claxton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claxton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Claxton, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Claxton Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Claxton Elementary School
Claxton Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Claxton, Georgia, enrolling 831 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Claxton Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Georgia schools and 21% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 831 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 193 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 831 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Claxton's public schools, it stands alongside Second Chance (55 students): Claxton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 27.5:1).
Evans County also operates Claxton High School (471 students) and Claxton Middle School (385 students) alongside Claxton 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 Claxton Elementary School compares
Claxton 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$14,593
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
White 25.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Claxton Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evans County, which includes Claxton Elementary School.
$14,593
Per student
+5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 52.6%
Federal 22.9%
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 Claxton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claxton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Claxton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Second Chance | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claxton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Claxton
2 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 (~831 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Claxton Elementary School
How many students attend Claxton Elementary School?
Claxton Elementary School has 831 students enrolled. It is a public school in Claxton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Claxton Elementary School?
96.8% of students at Claxton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claxton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Claxton Elementary School is African American at 40.0% of enrollment, in Claxton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claxton Elementary School?
Claxton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Claxton Elementary School rank among schools in Claxton?
By Resource Investment Index, Claxton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Claxton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Claxton on the city page.
Is Claxton Elementary School a good school?
Claxton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 Evans County?
Besides Claxton Elementary School, Evans County also operates Claxton High School (471 students), Claxton Middle School (385 students), and Second Chance (55 students). See the Evans County district page for the complete list.
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