- Enrollment
- 2,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond Hill, GA
Frances Meeks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frances Meeks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130057004399
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frances Meeks Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Frances Meeks Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frances Meeks Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Richmond Hill, GA.
School address
District: Bryan County · Georgia
NCES ID 130057004399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Frances Meeks Elementary School grew from 815 students in 2022-23 to 864 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 130057004399 · Richmond Hill, GA Other · MID · TRAD
908 enr · 17.8:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Hill High School (2,671 students)
Frances Meeks Elementary School grew from 815 students in 2022-23 to 864 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Frances Meeks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
2,671 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill Middle School
2,022 students
- Mcallister Ele 1,051
Mcallister Elementary School
1,051 students
- Bryan County E 1,020
Bryan County Elementary School
1,020 students
- This school 908
Frances Meeks Elementary School
908 students
- Richmond Hill 733
Richmond Hill Primary School
733 students
What this shows Frances Meeks Elementary School reports 908 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frances Meeks Elementary School compares
Frances Meeks 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 87% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 908 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
908
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,263
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 908 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 6.8%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Frances Meeks Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryan County reports $11,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frances Meeks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcallister Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan County Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frances Meeks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,022
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Richmond Hill
2 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 (~908 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frances Meeks Elementary School
How many students attend Frances Meeks Elementary School?
Frances Meeks Elementary School has 908 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond Hill, GA. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances Meeks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances Meeks Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frances Meeks Elementary School?
7.9% of students at Frances Meeks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frances Meeks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frances Meeks Elementary School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frances Meeks Elementary School?
Frances Meeks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Frances Meeks Elementary School rank among schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Frances Meeks Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Richmond Hill, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryan County?
Besides Frances Meeks Elementary School, Bryan County also operates Richmond Hill High School (2,671 students), Richmond Hill Middle School (2,022 students), and Mcallister Elementary School (1,051 students). See the Bryan County district page for the complete list.