Enrollment
709
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danielsville, GA
Danielsville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Danielsville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130348001335
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danielsville Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Danielsville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Danielsville Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danielsville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Danielsville, GA.
School address
District: Madison County · Georgia
NCES ID 130348001335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Danielsville Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Danielsville Elementary School
Danielsville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Danielsville, Georgia, enrolling 709 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 709 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 457 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #344, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 709 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Madison County also operates Madison County High School (1,525 students) and Madison County Middle School (1,147 students) alongside Danielsville 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 Danielsville Elementary School compares
Danielsville 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 16% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
24.8%
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
$13,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 709 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Danielsville Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Danielsville Elementary School.
$13,267
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 55.4%
Federal 14.7%
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 Danielsville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hull-Sanford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colbert Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ila Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danielsville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~709 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Danielsville Elementary School
How many students attend Danielsville Elementary School?
Danielsville Elementary School has 709 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danielsville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danielsville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Danielsville 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 Danielsville Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Danielsville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danielsville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Danielsville Elementary School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Danielsville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danielsville Elementary School?
Danielsville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Danielsville Elementary School rank among public schools in Danielsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Danielsville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Danielsville, 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 Danielsville on the city page.
Is Danielsville Elementary School a good school?
Danielsville Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Madison County?
Besides Danielsville Elementary School, Madison County also operates Madison County High School (1,525 students), Madison County Middle School (1,147 students), and Hull-Sanford Elementary School (494 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.
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