- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, GA
Dade Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dade Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130159000868
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dade Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dade Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dade Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Trenton, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Dade Elementary School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 130159000868 · Trenton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 14.8:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dade County High School (543 students)
Dade Elementary School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dade Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dade Elementary School
727 students
- Dade County Hi
Dade County High School
543 students
- Dade Middle Sc
Dade Middle School
459 students
- Davis Elementa 259
Davis Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Dade Elementary School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dade Elementary School compares
Dade 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,452
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Dade Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dade County reports $12,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dade Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dade Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dade Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Trenton
1 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 (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dade Elementary School
How many students attend Dade Elementary School?
Dade Elementary School has 727 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dade Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dade Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dade Elementary School?
33.9% of students at Dade Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dade Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dade Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Trenton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dade Elementary School?
Dade Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Dade Elementary School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dade Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Trenton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dade County?
Besides Dade Elementary School, Dade County also operates Dade County High School (543 students), Dade Middle School (459 students), and Davis Elementary School (259 students). See the Dade County district page for the complete list.