Enrollment
995
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ebenezer Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ebenezer Elementary School
Ebenezer Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rincon, Georgia, enrolling 995 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 995 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #170.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 995 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Rincon's public schools, it stands alongside Rincon Elementary School (1,033 students): Ebenezer Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students) and South Effingham High School (1,906 students) alongside Ebenezer Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ebenezer Elementary School compares
Ebenezer Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,725
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Effingham County, which includes Ebenezer Elementary School.
$11,725
Per student
-15%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~995 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Rincon on the city page.
Is Ebenezer Elementary School a good school?
Ebenezer Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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