Enrollment
229
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Georgetown, CA
Georgetown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Georgetown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060524000494
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgetown Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgetown Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Georgetown, CA.
School address
District: Black Oak Mine Unified · California
NCES ID 060524000494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgetown Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Georgetown Elementary
Georgetown Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Georgetown, California, enrolling 229 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 507 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #307.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Georgetown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Otter Creek Elementary (15 students): Georgetown Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Black Oak Mine Unified also operates Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (436 students) and Northside Elementary (283 students) alongside Georgetown Elementary.
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 Georgetown Elementary compares
Georgetown Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$14,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Georgetown Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Black Oak Mine Unified, which includes Georgetown Elementary.
$14,007
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 41.0%
Federal 13.5%
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 Georgetown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sierra Junior Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American River Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Divide High | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Georgetown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 32.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Georgetown
1 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 California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Georgetown Elementary
How many students attend Georgetown Elementary?
Georgetown Elementary has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Georgetown, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher 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 Georgetown Elementary?
43.8% of students at Georgetown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgetown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Georgetown Elementary is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Georgetown, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgetown Elementary?
Georgetown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Georgetown Elementary rank among public schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Georgetown, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Georgetown on the city page.
Is Georgetown Elementary a good school?
Georgetown Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California 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 Black Oak Mine Unified?
Besides Georgetown Elementary, Black Oak Mine Unified also operates Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (436 students), Northside Elementary (283 students), and American River Charter (263 students). See the Black Oak Mine Unified district page for the complete list.
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