- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blakely, GA
Early County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Early County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130192000252
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early County Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Blakely · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Early County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Blakely, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Early County Elementary School shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 68.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 130192000252 · Blakely, GA Other · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 10.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Early County High School (506 students)
Early County Elementary School shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 68.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Early County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Early County Elementary School
758 students
- Early County H
Early County High School
506 students
- Early County M 218
Early County Middle School
218 students
What this shows Early County Elementary School reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early County Elementary School compares
Early County 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$18,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.2%
White 12.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Early County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Early County reports $18,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early County Elementary School
How many students attend Early County Elementary School?
Early County Elementary School has 758 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blakely, GA. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Early County Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 33% 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 Early County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Early County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Early County Elementary School is African American at 82.2% of enrollment, in Blakely, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early County Elementary School?
Early County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Early County Elementary School rank among public schools in Blakely?
By Resource Investment Index, Early County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Blakely, 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 Early County?
Besides Early County Elementary School, Early County also operates Early County High School (506 students) and Early County Middle School (218 students). See the Early County district page for the complete list.