- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Statham, GA
Dove Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dove Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130396004316
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dove Creek Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Statham · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dove Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dove Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Statham, GA.
School address
District: Oconee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130396004316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Dove Creek Elementary School shrank from 668 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 130396004316 · Statham, GA Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 10.9:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Oconee High School (1,432 students)
Dove Creek Elementary School shrank from 668 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dove Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Oconee H
North Oconee High School
1,432 students
- Oconee County
Oconee County High School
1,313 students
- Oconee County
Oconee County Middle School
940 students
- Rocky Branch E
Rocky Branch Elementary School
599 students
- Malcom Bridge
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
591 students
- This school 543
Dove Creek Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Dove Creek Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dove Creek Elementary School compares
Dove Creek 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 84% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,903
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Dove Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconee County reports $11,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dove Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oconee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oconee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oconee County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malcom Bridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dove Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Statham
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dove Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Dove Creek Elementary School?
Dove Creek Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Statham, GA. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dove Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dove Creek Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Dove Creek Elementary School?
10.0% of students at Dove Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dove Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dove Creek Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Statham, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dove Creek Elementary School?
Dove Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Dove Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Statham?
By Resource Investment Index, Dove Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Statham, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oconee County?
Besides Dove Creek Elementary School, Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students), Oconee County High School (1,313 students), and Oconee County Middle School (940 students). See the Oconee County district page for the complete list.