- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elberton, GA
Elbert County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elbert County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130201002871
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elbert County Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Elberton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elbert County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elbert County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Elberton, GA.
School address
District: Elbert County · Georgia
NCES ID 130201002871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-275 students YoY
Elbert County Middle School shrank from 929 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-29.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.3 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-275 students YoY 130201002871 · Elberton, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 10:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Elbert County High School (916 students)
Elbert County Middle School shrank from 929 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-29.6%). Teacher FTE lost 65.3 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Elbert County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elbert County
Elbert County High School
916 students
- This school
Elbert County Middle School
650 students
- Elbert County
Elbert County Primary School
647 students
- Elbert County
Elbert County Elementary School
633 students
- Paul J. Blackw 161
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center
161 students
What this shows Elbert County Middle School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elbert County Middle School compares
Elbert County Middle 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
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
10:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 6% in Georgia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
281
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
African American 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Elbert County Middle 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 Middle 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 Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elbert County Elementary 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elbert County Middle School
How many students attend Elbert County Middle School?
Elbert County Middle School has 650 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elberton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 929 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), down 275.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elbert County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elbert County Middle School is 10:1, which is 31% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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 Middle School?
85.1% of students at Elbert County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elbert County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elbert County Middle School is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Elberton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elbert County Middle School?
Elbert County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Elberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elbert County Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Elbert County also operates Elbert County High School (916 students), Elbert County Primary School (647 students), and Elbert County Elementary School (633 students). See the Elbert County district page for the complete list.