Enrollment
633
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elbert County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elbert County Elementary School
Elbert County Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Elberton, Georgia, enrolling 633 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 633 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 597 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1266 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elberton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Elbert County Middle School (650 students): Elbert County Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 10:1).
Elbert County also operates Elbert County High School (916 students) and Elbert County Middle School (650 students) alongside Elbert County 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 Elbert County Elementary School compares
Elbert County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elbert County, which includes Elbert County Elementary School.
$14,087
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 48.5%
Federal 21.6%
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 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
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~633 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elbert County Elementary School a good school?
Elbert County Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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