- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hinesville, GA
Frank Long Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frank Long Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130330001326
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Long Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Hinesville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Long Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Long Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Hinesville, GA.
School address
District: Liberty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130330001326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Frank Long Elementary School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130330001326 · Hinesville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 14.6:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradwell Institute (1,900 students)
Frank Long Elementary School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Frank Long Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradwell Insti
Bradwell Institute
1,900 students
- Liberty County
Liberty County High School
1,192 students
- Button Gwinnet
Button Gwinnett Elementary School
1,162 students
- Snelson-Golden
Snelson-Golden Middle School
876 students
- Lewis Frasier
Lewis Frasier Middle School
828 students
- This school 685
Frank Long Elementary School
685 students
What this shows Frank Long Elementary School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Long Elementary School compares
Frank Long Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$12,560
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 685 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.0%
White 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 11.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Frank Long Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty County reports $12,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank Long Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Button Gwinnett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snelson-Golden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis Frasier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Long Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Hinesville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Taylors Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Waldo Pafford Elementary School
Standard public school
741 students 19:1 students per teacher
Joseph Martin Elementary School
Standard public school
720 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank Long Elementary School
How many students attend Frank Long Elementary School?
Frank Long Elementary School has 685 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hinesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Long Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Long Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Long Elementary School?
65.1% of students at Frank Long Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Long Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frank Long Elementary School is African American at 59.0% of enrollment, in Hinesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Long Elementary School?
Frank Long Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Frank Long Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hinesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Long Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Hinesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hinesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty County?
Besides Frank Long Elementary School, Liberty County also operates Bradwell Institute (1,900 students), Liberty County High School (1,192 students), and Button Gwinnett Elementary School (1,162 students). See the Liberty County district page for the complete list.