- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chatsworth, GA
Coker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130384001012
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coker Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Chatsworth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Coker Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coker Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Chatsworth, GA.
School address
District: Murray County · Georgia
NCES ID 130384001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Coker Elementary School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 130384001012 · Chatsworth, GA Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 13.6:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray County High School (1,068 students)
Coker Elementary School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Coker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murray County
Murray County High School
1,068 students
- North Murray H
North Murray High School
961 students
- Spring Place E
Spring Place Elementary School
668 students
- Chatsworth Ele
Chatsworth Elementary School
665 students
- This school
Coker Elementary School
613 students
- Northwest Elem
Northwest Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Coker Elementary School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coker Elementary School compares
Coker 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$12,593
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 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Coker Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Murray County reports $12,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Murray High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Place Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatsworth Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Chatsworth
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Place Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Chatsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
665 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Eton Elementary School
Standard public school
556 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 11.3:1 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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coker Elementary School
How many students attend Coker Elementary School?
Coker Elementary School has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chatsworth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coker Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Coker Elementary School?
75.4% of students at Coker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coker Elementary School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Chatsworth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coker Elementary School?
Coker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Coker Elementary School rank among schools in Chatsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Coker Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Chatsworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chatsworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Murray County?
Besides Coker Elementary School, Murray County also operates Murray County High School (1,068 students), North Murray High School (961 students), and Spring Place Elementary School (668 students). See the Murray County district page for the complete list.