- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, GA
Double Churches Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Double Churches Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130387001398
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Double Churches Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 17
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Double Churches Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Double Churches Elementary School ranks #6 of 17 schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Double Churches Elementary School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130387001398 · Columbus, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 15.2:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Double Churches Elementary School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Double Churches 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 472
Double Churches Elementary School
472 students
What this shows Double Churches Elementary School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Double Churches Elementary School compares
Double Churches 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
African American 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Double Churches Elementary School is more 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 Double Churches Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Double Churches 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
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
Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts
Standard public school
420 students 13.1:1 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Double Churches Elementary School
How many students attend Double Churches Elementary School?
Double Churches Elementary School has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Double Churches Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Double Churches Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Double Churches Elementary School?
39.7% of students at Double Churches Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Double Churches Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Double Churches Elementary School is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Double Churches Elementary School?
Double Churches Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Double Churches Elementary School rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Double Churches Elementary School ranks #6 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 Double Churches 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.