- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pinehurst, GA
Dooly County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dooly County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130180002862
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dooly County Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 508
- students enrolled
Dooly County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dooly County · Georgia
NCES ID 130180002862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Dooly County Elementary School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130180002862 · Pinehurst, GA Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Dooly County High School (329 students)
Dooly County Elementary School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dooly County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dooly County Elementary School
508 students
- Dooly County H
Dooly County High School
329 students
- Dooly County M
Dooly County Middle School
229 students
- Dooly County P 1
Dooly County Prep Academy
1 students
What this shows Dooly County Elementary School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dooly County Elementary School compares
Dooly County 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$19,422
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
White 11.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Dooly County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dooly County reports $19,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dooly County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dooly County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dooly County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dooly County Prep Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Dooly County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dooly County Elementary School
How many students attend Dooly County Elementary School?
Dooly County Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pinehurst, GA. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dooly County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dooly County Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dooly County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Dooly County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dooly County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dooly County Elementary School is African American at 65.2% of enrollment, in Pinehurst, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dooly County Elementary School?
Dooly County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Dooly County?
Besides Dooly County Elementary School, Dooly County also operates Dooly County High School (329 students), Dooly County Middle School (229 students), and Dooly County Prep Academy (1 students). See the Dooly County district page for the complete list.