- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Folkston, GA
Folkston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Folkston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130099002241
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Folkston Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Folkston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Folkston Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Folkston Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Folkston, GA.
School address
District: Charlton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130099002241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
Folkston Elementary School grew from 469 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (+19.2%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 130099002241 · Folkston, GA Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 15.6:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethune Middle School (453 students)
Folkston Elementary School grew from 469 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (+19.2%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Folkston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Folkston Elementary School
545 students
- Bethune Middle
Bethune Middle School
453 students
- Charlton Count
Charlton County High School
417 students
- St. George Ele 198
St. George Elementary School
198 students
What this shows Folkston Elementary School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Folkston Elementary School compares
Folkston 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 6% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Georgia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,990
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 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
African American 30.8%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Folkston Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlton County reports $13,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Folkston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlton County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. George Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Folkston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Folkston
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Folkston Elementary School
How many students attend Folkston Elementary School?
Folkston Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Folkston, GA. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Folkston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Folkston Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Folkston Elementary School?
64.4% of students at Folkston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Folkston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Folkston Elementary School is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Folkston, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Folkston Elementary School?
Folkston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Folkston Elementary School rank among public schools in Folkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Folkston Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Folkston, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Charlton County?
Besides Folkston Elementary School, Charlton County also operates Bethune Middle School (453 students), Charlton County High School (417 students), and St. George Elementary School (198 students). See the Charlton County district page for the complete list.