Enrollment
908
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grovetown, GA
Grovetown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grovetown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130141000611
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grovetown Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Grovetown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grovetown Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grovetown Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Grovetown, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grovetown Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grovetown Elementary School
Grovetown Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grovetown, Georgia, enrolling 908 students.
At 14:1, 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 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 908 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 397 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #234.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Grovetown's public schools, it stands alongside Cedar Ridge Elementary School (1,060 students): Grovetown Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 14.5:1).
Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students) and Greenbrier High School (1,935 students) alongside Grovetown 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 Grovetown Elementary School compares
Grovetown 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 908 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
908
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$11,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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
African American 37.9%
White 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Grovetown 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 Columbia County, which includes Grovetown Elementary School.
$11,434
Per student
-18%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 10.7%
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 Grovetown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grovetown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Grovetown
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
1,060 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Baker Place Elementary
Standard public school
958 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Euchee Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 15:1 students per teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 11.2:1 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 (~908 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grovetown Elementary School
How many students attend Grovetown Elementary School?
Grovetown Elementary School has 908 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grovetown, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grovetown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grovetown Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Grovetown Elementary School?
44.4% of students at Grovetown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grovetown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grovetown Elementary School is African American at 37.9% of enrollment, in Grovetown, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grovetown Elementary School?
Grovetown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Grovetown Elementary School rank among schools in Grovetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Grovetown Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Grovetown, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grovetown on the city page.
Is Grovetown Elementary School a good school?
Grovetown Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more 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 Columbia County?
Besides Grovetown Elementary School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.
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