- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 130489001666 · Thomasville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 13.7:1 · 92.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students)
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas County
Thomas County Middle School
1,665 students
- Thomas County
Thomas County Central High School
1,633 students
- This school
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School
811 students
- Cross Creek El
Cross Creek Elementary School
809 students
- Hand in Hand P
Hand in Hand Primary
712 students
- Bishop Hall Ch 143
Bishop Hall Charter School
143 students
What this shows Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School compares
Garrison-Pilcher 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Thomas County reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,633
- 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.
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 (~811 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 811 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.