- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hephzibah, GA
Deer Chase Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Chase Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438003662
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Chase Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Hephzibah · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Chase Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Chase Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Hephzibah, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438003662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Deer Chase Elementary School grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 130438003662 · Hephzibah, GA Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 16.3:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Deer Chase Elementary School grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Deer Chase Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school
Deer Chase Elementary School
555 students
What this shows Deer Chase Elementary School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Chase Elementary School compares
Deer Chase Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$13,883
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 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.6%
White 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Deer Chase Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Chase Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Chase Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Hephzibah
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
Standard public school
1,015 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Diamond Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Hephzibah Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Mcbean Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Willis Foreman Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Jamestown Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Chase Elementary School
How many students attend Deer Chase Elementary School?
Deer Chase Elementary School has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hephzibah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Chase Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Chase Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Chase Elementary School?
98.0% of students at Deer Chase Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Chase Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Chase Elementary School is African American at 87.2% of enrollment, in Hephzibah, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Chase Elementary School?
Deer Chase Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Deer Chase Elementary School rank among schools in Hephzibah?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Chase Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Hephzibah, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hephzibah on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Deer Chase Elementary School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.