- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, GA
Dorothy Height Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Height Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130387004146
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Height Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #13 of 17
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Height Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Height Elementary School ranks #13 of 17 schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387004146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Dorothy Height Elementary School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 130387004146 · Columbus, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 11.3:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Dorothy Height Elementary School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Height Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- This school 419
Dorothy Height Elementary School
419 students
What this shows Dorothy Height Elementary School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Height Elementary School compares
Dorothy Height Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Georgia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.5%
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
$13,792
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.5%
White 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Dorothy Height Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorothy Height Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy Height Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Columbus Elementary
Standard public school
737 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Eagle Ridge Academy
Standard public school
658 students 14:1 students per teacher
Clubview Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Double Churches Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
River Road Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Rigdon Road Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 16.2:1 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Height Elementary School
How many students attend Dorothy Height Elementary School?
Dorothy Height Elementary School has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Height Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Height Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Height Elementary School?
96.6% of students at Dorothy Height Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Height Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Height Elementary School is African American at 83.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Height Elementary School?
Dorothy Height Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Height Elementary School rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Height Elementary School ranks #13 of 17 schools in Columbus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Dorothy Height Elementary School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.