Enrollment
625
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homerville, GA
Clinch County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clinch County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130126002362
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinch County Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Homerville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinch County Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinch County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Homerville, GA.
School address
District: Clinch County · Georgia
NCES ID 130126002362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinch County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinch County Elementary School
Clinch County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Homerville, Georgia, enrolling 625 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Georgia schools and 31% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 625 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #222.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1008 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Homerville's public schools, it stands alongside Clinch County High School (335 students): Clinch County Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 11.2:1).
Clinch County also operates Clinch County High School (335 students) and Clinch County Middle School (282 students) alongside Clinch County 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 Clinch County Elementary School compares
Clinch County 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 23% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,266
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 52.2%
African American 32.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Clinch County 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 Clinch County, which includes Clinch County Elementary School.
$14,266
Per student
+3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 21.2%
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 Clinch County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinch County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinch County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinch County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Homerville
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 (~625 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clinch County Elementary School
How many students attend Clinch County Elementary School?
Clinch County Elementary School has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homerville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinch County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinch County Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinch County Elementary School?
74.4% of students at Clinch County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinch County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clinch County Elementary School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Homerville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinch County Elementary School?
Clinch County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Clinch County Elementary School rank among public schools in Homerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinch County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Homerville, 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 Homerville on the city page.
Is Clinch County Elementary School a good school?
Clinch County Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Clinch County?
Besides Clinch County Elementary School, Clinch County also operates Clinch County High School (335 students) and Clinch County Middle School (282 students). See the Clinch County district page for the complete list.
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