- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Claxton Elementary School held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.5 → 73.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130207002257 · Claxton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 11.4:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Claxton High School (471 students)
Claxton Elementary School held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.5 → 73.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Claxton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Claxton Elementary School
831 students
- Claxton High S
Claxton High School
471 students
- Claxton Middle
Claxton Middle School
385 students
- Second Chance 55
Second Chance
55 students
What this shows Claxton Elementary School reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claxton Elementary School compares
Claxton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,101
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Evans County reports $15,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~831 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 881 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.