- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elberton, GA
Elbert County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elbert County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130201004097
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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
Elbert County Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Elberton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elbert County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elbert County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Elberton, GA.
School address
District: Elbert County · Georgia
NCES ID 130201004097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Elbert County Elementary School held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 130201004097 · Elberton, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 13.8:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Elbert County High School (916 students)
Elbert County Elementary School held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Elbert County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elbert County
Elbert County High School
916 students
- Elbert County
Elbert County Middle School
650 students
- Elbert County
Elbert County Primary School
647 students
- This school
Elbert County Elementary School
633 students
- Paul J. Blackw 161
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center
161 students
What this shows Elbert County Elementary School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elbert County Elementary School compares
Elbert County 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Elbert County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elbert County reports $14,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elbert County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elbert County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elbert County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elbert County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Elberton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elbert County Elementary School
How many students attend Elbert County Elementary School?
Elbert County Elementary School has 633 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elberton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elbert County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elbert County Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Elbert County Elementary School?
85.2% of students at Elbert County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elbert County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elbert County Elementary School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Elberton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elbert County Elementary School?
Elbert County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elbert County Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Elberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elbert County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Elberton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Elbert County?
Besides Elbert County Elementary School, Elbert County also operates Elbert County High School (916 students), Elbert County Middle School (650 students), and Elbert County Primary School (647 students). See the Elbert County district page for the complete list.