- Enrollment
- 2,912
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Marys, GA
Crooked River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crooked River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130078001969
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crooked River Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Saint Marys · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crooked River Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crooked River Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Saint Marys, GA.
School address
District: Camden County · Georgia
NCES ID 130078001969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Crooked River Elementary School shrank from 636 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 130078001969 · Saint Marys, GA Other · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 14.9:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden County High School (2,912 students)
Crooked River Elementary School shrank from 636 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Crooked River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden County
Camden County High School
2,912 students
- Camden Middle 1,078
Camden Middle School
1,078 students
- Saint Marys Mi 1,077
Saint Marys Middle School
1,077 students
- Matilda Harris 662
Matilda Harris Elementary School
662 students
- Sugarmill Elem 651
Sugarmill Elementary
651 students
- This school 611
Crooked River Elementary School
611 students
What this shows Crooked River Elementary School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crooked River Elementary School compares
Crooked River 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 53% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$11,728
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 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 13.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Crooked River Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camden County reports $11,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crooked River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matilda Harris Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugarmill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crooked River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Saint Marys
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crooked River Elementary School
How many students attend Crooked River Elementary School?
Crooked River Elementary School has 611 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Marys, GA. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crooked River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crooked River Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crooked River Elementary School?
28.8% of students at Crooked River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crooked River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crooked River Elementary School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Saint Marys, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crooked River Elementary School?
Crooked River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Crooked River Elementary School rank among schools in Saint Marys?
By Resource Investment Index, Crooked River Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Saint Marys, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Marys on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden County?
Besides Crooked River Elementary School, Camden County also operates Camden County High School (2,912 students), Camden Middle School (1,078 students), and Saint Marys Middle School (1,077 students). See the Camden County district page for the complete list.