Enrollment
276
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gibson, GA
Glascock County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glascock County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130237004318
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glascock County Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 276
- students enrolled
Glascock County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Glascock County · Georgia
NCES ID 130237004318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glascock County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glascock County Elementary School
Glascock County Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Gibson, Georgia, enrolling 276 students.
At 14.5:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 47.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Georgia schools, with 276 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1200 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gibson's public schools, it stands alongside Glascock County Middle/High School (304 students): Glascock County Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 12.2:1).
Its district, Glascock County, also runs Glascock County Middle/High School (304 students).
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 Glascock County Elementary School compares
Glascock County 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Georgia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$15,865
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 92.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Glascock County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glascock County, which includes Glascock County Elementary School.
$15,865
Per student
+14%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 52.9%
Federal 22.8%
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 Glascock County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glascock County Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glascock County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Gibson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glascock County Elementary School
How many students attend Glascock County Elementary School?
Glascock County Elementary School has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gibson, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glascock County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glascock County Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glascock County Elementary School?
47.7% of students at Glascock County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glascock County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glascock County Elementary School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Gibson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glascock County Elementary School?
Glascock County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
Is Glascock County Elementary School a good school?
Glascock County Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 Glascock County?
Besides Glascock County Elementary School, Glascock County also operates Glascock County Middle/High School (304 students). See the Glascock County district page for the complete list.
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