Enrollment
439
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cordele, GA
Crisp County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crisp County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130156000771
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crisp County Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Cordele · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crisp County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crisp County Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cordele, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crisp County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crisp County Elementary School
Crisp County Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Cordele, Georgia, enrolling 439 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Crisp County Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Georgia schools and 26% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 99.0% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 439 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 379 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #265.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (25%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 140 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 439 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cordele's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crisp County Primary School (964 students): Crisp County Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 11.9:1).
Crisp County also operates Crisp County High School (978 students) and Crisp County Primary School (964 students) alongside Crisp 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 Crisp County Elementary School compares
Crisp 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 63% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Georgia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$14,107
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 63.3%
White 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Crisp 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 Crisp County, which includes Crisp County Elementary School.
$14,107
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 46.5%
Federal 23.2%
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 Crisp County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crisp County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crisp County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crisp County Pre-K | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crisp County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Cordele
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~439 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crisp County Elementary School
How many students attend Crisp County Elementary School?
Crisp County Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cordele, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crisp County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crisp County Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Crisp County Elementary School?
99.0% of students at Crisp County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crisp County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crisp County Elementary School is African American at 63.3% of enrollment, in Cordele, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crisp County Elementary School?
Crisp County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Crisp County Elementary School rank among public schools in Cordele?
By Resource Investment Index, Crisp County Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cordele, 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 Cordele on the city page.
Is Crisp County Elementary School a good school?
Crisp County Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Crisp County?
Besides Crisp County Elementary School, Crisp County also operates Crisp County High School (978 students), Crisp County Primary School (964 students), and Crisp County Middle School (714 students). See the Crisp County district page for the complete list.
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