- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rincon, GA
Ebenezer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ebenezer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130198001170
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ebenezer Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rincon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ebenezer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ebenezer Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rincon, GA.
School address
District: Effingham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130198001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Ebenezer Elementary School held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 71.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 130198001170 · Rincon, GA Other · MID · TRAD
995 enr · 15.8:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Effingham County High School (2,199 students)
Ebenezer Elementary School held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 71.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ebenezer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Effingham Coun
Effingham County High School
2,199 students
- South Effingha
South Effingham High School
1,906 students
- South Effingha
South Effingham Middle School
1,161 students
- Effingham Coun
Effingham County Middle School
1,150 students
- Ebenezer Middl
Ebenezer Middle School
1,039 students
- This school
Ebenezer Elementary School
995 students
What this shows Ebenezer Elementary School reports 995 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ebenezer Elementary School compares
Ebenezer 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 995 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
995
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,037
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 995 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
African American 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Ebenezer Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Effingham County reports $12,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ebenezer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Effingham Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Effingham County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ebenezer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ebenezer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Rincon
2 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 (~995 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ebenezer Elementary School
How many students attend Ebenezer Elementary School?
Ebenezer Elementary School has 995 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rincon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 948 (2022-23) → 976 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ebenezer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ebenezer Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ebenezer Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Ebenezer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ebenezer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ebenezer Elementary School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Rincon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ebenezer Elementary School?
Ebenezer 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 Ebenezer Elementary School rank among schools in Rincon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ebenezer Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rincon, 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 Effingham County?
Besides Ebenezer Elementary School, Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students), South Effingham High School (1,906 students), and South Effingham Middle School (1,161 students). See the Effingham County district page for the complete list.