Enrollment
761
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellijay Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ellijay Elementary School
Ellijay Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ellijay, Georgia, enrolling 761 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.4% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 761 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 343 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 761 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gilmer County also operates Gilmer High School (1,216 students) and Clear Creek Middle School (904 students) alongside Ellijay Elementary 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 Ellijay Elementary School compares
Ellijay Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,721
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilmer County, which includes Ellijay Elementary School.
$12,721
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 35.7%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~761 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ellijay Elementary School a good school?
Ellijay Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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