- Enrollment
- 1,932
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Funston, GA
Funston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Funston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130138000590
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Funston Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 376
- students enrolled
Funston Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Colquitt County · Georgia
NCES ID 130138000590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Funston Elementary School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130138000590 · Funston, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 13.4:1 · 97.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Colquitt County High School (1,932 students)
Funston Elementary School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Funston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colquitt Count
Colquitt County High School
1,932 students
- Ca Gray Junior
Ca Gray Junior High School
1,389 students
- Willie J. Will
Willie J. Williams Middle School
1,285 students
- Sunset Element 614
Sunset Elementary School
614 students
- Norman Park El 581
Norman Park Elementary School
581 students
- This school 376
Funston Elementary School
376 students
What this shows Funston Elementary School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Funston Elementary School compares
Funston 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,660
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
White 23.4%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Funston Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colquitt County reports $14,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Funston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ca Gray Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willie J. Williams Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norman Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Funston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,389
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Funston Elementary School
How many students attend Funston Elementary School?
Funston Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Funston, GA. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Funston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Funston Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Funston Elementary School?
97.2% of students at Funston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Funston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Funston Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Funston, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Funston Elementary School?
Funston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Colquitt County?
Besides Funston Elementary School, Colquitt County also operates Colquitt County High School (1,932 students), Ca Gray Junior High School (1,389 students), and Willie J. Williams Middle School (1,285 students). See the Colquitt County district page for the complete list.