Enrollment
908
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frances Meeks Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frances Meeks Elementary School
Frances Meeks Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richmond Hill, Georgia, enrolling 908 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Georgia schools and 24% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.9% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 908 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 908 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Bryan County spends $10,800 per pupil, 22% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Richmond Hill's public schools, it stands alongside Mcallister Elementary School (1,051 students): Frances Meeks Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 18.1:1).
Bryan County also operates Richmond Hill High School (2,671 students) and Richmond Hill Middle School (2,022 students) alongside Frances Meeks 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 Frances Meeks Elementary School compares
Frances Meeks 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,800
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bryan County, which includes Frances Meeks Elementary School.
$10,800
Per student
-22%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 49.5%
Federal 13.6%
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 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
- 2,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~908 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Frances Meeks Elementary School a good school?
Frances Meeks Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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