Enrollment
650
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elbert County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elbert County Middle School
Elbert County Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Elberton, Georgia, enrolling 650 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, Elbert County Middle School is leaner than roughly 94% of Georgia schools and 31% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 650 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 597 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #53, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 447 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 650 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elberton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Elbert County Primary School (647 students): Elbert County Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 17.5:1).
Elbert County also operates Elbert County High School (916 students) and Elbert County Primary School (647 students) alongside Elbert County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Elbert County Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,087
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elbert County, which includes Elbert County Middle 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 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
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~650 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elbert County Middle School a good school?
Elbert County Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 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.
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