Enrollment
647
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elbert County Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elbert County Primary School
Elbert County Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Elberton, Georgia, enrolling 647 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 647 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 600 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #183.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Among Elberton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Elbert County Middle School (650 students): Elbert County Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 10:1).
Elbert County also operates Elbert County High School (916 students) and Elbert County Middle School (650 students) alongside Elbert County Primary 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 Primary School compares
Elbert County Primary 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 | 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 (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
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
$14,087
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elbert County, which includes Elbert County Primary 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 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
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~647 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elbert County Primary School a good school?
Elbert County Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 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.
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