- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Demorest, GA
Demorest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Demorest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130258001151
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Demorest Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Demorest · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Demorest Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Demorest Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Demorest, GA.
School address
District: Habersham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130258001151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Demorest Elementary School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.7 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130258001151 · Demorest, GA Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 13.7:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Habersham Central High School (1,611 students)
Demorest Elementary School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.7 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Demorest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Habersham Cent
Habersham Central High School
1,611 students
- Level Grove El 591
Level Grove Elementary School
591 students
- Hilliard a. Wi 566
Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School
566 students
- Habersham Nint 552
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
552 students
- This school 548
Demorest Elementary School
548 students
- North Habersha 542
North Habersham Middle School
542 students
What this shows Demorest Elementary School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Demorest Elementary School compares
Demorest 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,587
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.2%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Demorest Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Habersham County reports $14,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Demorest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habersham Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Level Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Habersham Ninth Grade Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Habersham Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Demorest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Demorest
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Demorest Elementary School
How many students attend Demorest Elementary School?
Demorest Elementary School has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Demorest, GA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Demorest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Demorest Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Demorest Elementary School?
49.9% of students at Demorest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Demorest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Demorest Elementary School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Demorest, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Demorest Elementary School?
Demorest 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 Demorest Elementary School rank among public schools in Demorest?
By Resource Investment Index, Demorest Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Demorest, 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 Habersham County?
Besides Demorest Elementary School, Habersham County also operates Habersham Central High School (1,611 students), Level Grove Elementary School (591 students), and Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School (566 students). See the Habersham County district page for the complete list.