How do these schools compare?
| Metric | McClelland Elementary School | Smiley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ludowici, GA | Ludowici, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 694 | 765 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 19.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.5% | 54.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | McClelland Elementary School | Smiley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,685 | $10,685 |
| District | Long County | Long County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | McClelland Elementary School | Smiley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.8% | 42.2% |
| African American | 24.8% | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% | 20.1% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 10.2% | 9.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | McClelland Elementary School | Smiley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 312.6:1 | 344.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.0% | 44.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 21 | 82 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.