- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Crisp County Elementary School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 130156000771 · Cordele, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 10.7:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Crisp County High School (978 students)
Crisp County Elementary School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Crisp County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crisp County H
Crisp County High School
978 students
- Crisp County P
Crisp County Primary School
964 students
- Crisp County M
Crisp County Middle School
714 students
- This school
Crisp County Elementary School
439 students
- Crisp County P 216
Crisp County Pre-K
216 students
What this shows Crisp County Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crisp County Elementary School compares
Crisp County Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,093
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
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.
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
District finance for Crisp County reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), down 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.