- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warner Robins, GA
David a. Perdue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for David a. Perdue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130288000414
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David a. Perdue Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Warner Robins · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
David a. Perdue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David a. Perdue Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Warner Robins, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288000414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
David a. Perdue Elementary School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 130288000414 · Warner Robins, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 16.2:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
David a. Perdue Elementary School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
David a. Perdue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston County
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- Veterans High
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- This school 617
David a. Perdue Elementary School
617 students
What this shows David a. Perdue Elementary School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How David a. Perdue Elementary School compares
David a. Perdue 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,044
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 588 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.6%
African American 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, David a. Perdue Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David a. Perdue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David a. Perdue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Warner Robins
3 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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about David a. Perdue Elementary School
How many students attend David a. Perdue Elementary School?
David a. Perdue Elementary School has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warner Robins, GA. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David a. Perdue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at David a. Perdue Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David a. Perdue Elementary School?
34.1% of students at David a. Perdue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David a. Perdue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at David a. Perdue Elementary School is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Warner Robins, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David a. Perdue Elementary School?
David a. Perdue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 David a. Perdue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Warner Robins?
By Resource Investment Index, David a. Perdue Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Warner Robins, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warner Robins on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides David a. Perdue Elementary School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.