Enrollment
548
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Demorest Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Demorest Elementary School
Demorest Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Demorest, Georgia, enrolling 548 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.9% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 548 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 548 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Demorest's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview Elementary School (478 students): Demorest Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 11.4:1).
Habersham County also operates Habersham Central High School (1,611 students) and Level Grove Elementary School (591 students) alongside Demorest 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 Demorest Elementary School compares
Demorest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,229
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Habersham County, which includes Demorest Elementary School.
$14,229
Per student
+3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~548 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Demorest on the city page.
Is Demorest Elementary School a good school?
Demorest Elementary School earns 44/100 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 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.
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