Enrollment
619
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brunswick, GA
Golden Isles Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Golden Isles Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130240002080
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Isles Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Isles Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Isles Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Brunswick, GA.
School address
District: Glynn County · Georgia
NCES ID 130240002080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Isles Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Isles Elementary School
Golden Isles Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brunswick, Georgia, enrolling 619 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.4% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 619 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 344 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #251, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 619 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brunswick's public schools, it stands alongside Sterling Elementary School (767 students): Golden Isles Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 13.7:1).
Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students) and Glynn Academy (1,911 students) alongside Golden Isles 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 Golden Isles Elementary School compares
Golden Isles 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 6% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$13,446
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 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 40.2%
African American 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Golden Isles 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 Glynn County, which includes Golden Isles Elementary School.
$13,446
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 28.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 Golden Isles Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glynn Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Macon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Satilla Marsh Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Isles Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Brunswick
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sterling Elementary School
Standard public school
767 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
Standard public school
752 students 15:1 students per teacher
Altama Elementary School
Standard public school
672 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Greer Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Glyndale Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Burroughs-Molette Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Golden Isles Elementary School
How many students attend Golden Isles Elementary School?
Golden Isles Elementary School has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brunswick, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Isles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Isles Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Golden Isles Elementary School?
64.4% of students at Golden Isles Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Isles Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Golden Isles Elementary School is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Brunswick, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Isles Elementary School?
Golden Isles Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Golden Isles Elementary School rank among schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Isles Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Brunswick, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brunswick on the city page.
Is Golden Isles Elementary School a good school?
Golden Isles Elementary School earns 37/100 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 Glynn County?
Besides Golden Isles Elementary School, Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students), Glynn Academy (1,911 students), and Jane Macon Middle (801 students). See the Glynn County district page for the complete list.
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