Enrollment
811
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thomasville, GA
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130489001666
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Thomasville, GA.
School address
District: Thomas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130489001666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Thomasville, Georgia, enrolling 811 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 92.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 811 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 811 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Thomasville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students): Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 13.4:1).
Thomas County also operates Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students) and Thomas County Central High School (1,633 students) alongside Garrison-Pilcher 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 Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School compares
Garrison-Pilcher 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 53% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 811 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 52.7%
African American 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomas County, which includes Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School.
$13,787
Per student
-1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.7%
Federal 17.6%
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 Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas County Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hand in Hand Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop Hall Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Thomasville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~811 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School
How many students attend Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School?
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School has 811 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thomasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School?
92.8% of students at Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Thomasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School?
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Thomasville, 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 Thomasville on the city page.
Is Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School a good school?
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Thomas County?
Besides Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School, Thomas County also operates Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students), Thomas County Central High School (1,633 students), and Cross Creek Elementary School (809 students). See the Thomas County district page for the complete list.
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