- Enrollment
- 2,912
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingsland, GA
David L Rainer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for David L Rainer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130078000791
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David L Rainer Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kingsland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
David L Rainer Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David L Rainer Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kingsland, GA.
School address
District: Camden County · Georgia
NCES ID 130078000791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
David L Rainer Elementary School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 130078000791 · Kingsland, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 13.8:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden County High School (2,912 students)
David L Rainer Elementary School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
David L Rainer 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 496
David L Rainer Elementary School
496 students
What this shows David L Rainer Elementary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How David L Rainer Elementary School compares
David L Rainer 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
African American 25.4%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, David L Rainer 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 David L Rainer 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matilda Harris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugarmill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David L Rainer 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 Kingsland
2 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 (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about David L Rainer Elementary School
How many students attend David L Rainer Elementary School?
David L Rainer Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingsland, GA. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David L Rainer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at David L Rainer Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 David L Rainer Elementary School?
36.2% of students at David L Rainer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David L Rainer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at David L Rainer Elementary School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Kingsland, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David L Rainer Elementary School?
David L Rainer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 L Rainer Elementary School rank among schools in Kingsland?
By Resource Investment Index, David L Rainer Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kingsland, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kingsland on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden County?
Besides David L Rainer 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.