- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roopville, GA
Ephesus Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ephesus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130279001199
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ephesus Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 180
- students enrolled
Ephesus Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Heard County · Georgia
NCES ID 130279001199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Ephesus Elementary School grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 130279001199 · Roopville, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 12.9:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Heard Elementary School (722 students)
Ephesus Elementary School grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ephesus Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heard Elementa
Heard Elementary School
722 students
- Heard County H
Heard County High School
672 students
- Heard County M
Heard County Middle School
456 students
- Centralhatchee 190
Centralhatchee Elementary School
190 students
- This school 180
Ephesus Elementary School
180 students
- Arrow Academy 18
Arrow Academy Alternative School
18 students
What this shows Ephesus Elementary School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ephesus Elementary School compares
Ephesus Elementary 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,632
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Ephesus Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Heard County reports $13,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ephesus Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heard Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heard County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heard County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centralhatchee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arrow Academy Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ephesus Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Roopville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ephesus Elementary School
How many students attend Ephesus Elementary School?
Ephesus Elementary School has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roopville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ephesus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ephesus Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Ephesus Elementary School?
44.4% of students at Ephesus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ephesus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ephesus Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Roopville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ephesus Elementary School?
Ephesus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Heard County?
Besides Ephesus Elementary School, Heard County also operates Heard Elementary School (722 students), Heard County High School (672 students), and Heard County Middle School (456 students). See the Heard County district page for the complete list.