- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, GA
Dorothy Hains Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Hains Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438001570
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Hains Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #20 of 29
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Hains Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Hains Elementary School ranks #20 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Dorothy Hains Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130438001570 · Augusta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 13.3:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Dorothy Hains Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Hains 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
Dorothy Hains Elementary School
479 students
What this shows Dorothy Hains Elementary School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Hains Elementary School compares
Dorothy Hains 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.6%
White 7.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Dorothy Hains 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 Dorothy Hains Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy Hains 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
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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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Hains Elementary School
How many students attend Dorothy Hains Elementary School?
Dorothy Hains Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Hains Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Hains Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Dorothy Hains Elementary School?
98.0% of students at Dorothy Hains Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Hains Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Hains Elementary School is African American at 80.6% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Hains Elementary School?
Dorothy Hains Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Dorothy Hains Elementary School rank among schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Hains Elementary School ranks #20 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Dorothy Hains 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.