- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellijay, GA
Ellijay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ellijay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130234001054
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellijay Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Ellijay · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellijay Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellijay Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ellijay, GA.
School address
District: Gilmer County · Georgia
NCES ID 130234001054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ellijay Elementary School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 55.0 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 130234001054 · Ellijay, GA Other · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 13.8:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilmer High School (1,216 students)
Ellijay Elementary School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 55.0 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ellijay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilmer High Sc
Gilmer High School
1,216 students
- Clear Creek Mi
Clear Creek Middle School
904 students
- This school
Ellijay Elementary School
761 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
668 students
- Clear Creek El
Clear Creek Elementary School
575 students
What this shows Ellijay Elementary School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellijay Elementary School compares
Ellijay Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 62.4% | ▲ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
24.4%
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
$14,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 761 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Ellijay Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilmer County reports $14,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellijay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellijay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other 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 (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ellijay Elementary School
How many students attend Ellijay Elementary School?
Ellijay Elementary School has 761 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellijay, GA. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellijay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellijay 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 Ellijay Elementary School?
62.4% of students at Ellijay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellijay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ellijay Elementary School is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Ellijay, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellijay Elementary School?
Ellijay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Ellijay Elementary School rank among public schools in Ellijay?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellijay Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ellijay, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellijay on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilmer County?
Besides Ellijay Elementary School, Gilmer County also operates Gilmer High School (1,216 students), Clear Creek Middle School (904 students), and Mountain View Elementary (668 students). See the Gilmer County district page for the complete list.