- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elberton, GA
Elbert County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Elbert County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130201004100
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elbert County Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Elberton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elbert County Primary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elbert County Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Elberton, GA.
School address
District: Elbert County · Georgia
NCES ID 130201004100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+202 students YoY
Elbert County Primary School grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (+43.8%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+202 students YoY 130201004100 · Elberton, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 17.5:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Elbert County High School (916 students)
Elbert County Primary School grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (+43.8%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Elbert County Primary 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
- This school
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 Primary School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elbert County Primary School compares
Elbert County Primary School is a growing 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
647
Bigger than 77% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
African American 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Elbert County Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elbert County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elbert County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elbert County Primary 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
- 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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elbert County Primary School
How many students attend Elbert County Primary School?
Elbert County Primary School has 647 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elberton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), up 202.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elbert County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elbert County Primary School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elbert County Primary School?
85.2% of students at Elbert County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elbert County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Elbert County Primary School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Elberton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elbert County Primary School?
Elbert County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Primary School rank among elementary schools in Elberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elbert County Primary School ranks #3 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 Primary School, Elbert County also operates Elbert County High School (916 students), Elbert County Middle School (650 students), and Elbert County Elementary School (633 students). See the Elbert County district page for the complete list.