- Enrollment
- 3,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hahira, GA
Hahira Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hahira Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130339001314
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hahira Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 782
- students enrolled
Hahira Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lowndes County · Georgia
NCES ID 130339001314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Hahira Elementary School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.4 → 54.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 130339001314 · Hahira, GA Other · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 14.5:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowndes High School (3,152 students)
Hahira Elementary School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.4 → 54.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hahira Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowndes High S
Lowndes High School
3,152 students
- Westside Eleme 904
Westside Elementary School
904 students
- Hahira Middle 843
Hahira Middle School
843 students
- Dewar Elementa 821
Dewar Elementary
821 students
- Lowndes Middle 818
Lowndes Middle School
818 students
- This school 782
Hahira Elementary School
782 students
What this shows Hahira Elementary School reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hahira Elementary School compares
Hahira 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 48% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 34% | - | - |
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.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 782 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
African American 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Hahira Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lowndes County reports $12,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hahira Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahira Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewar Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowndes Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hahira Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hahira Elementary School
How many students attend Hahira Elementary School?
Hahira Elementary School has 782 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hahira, GA. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hahira Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hahira 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 Hahira Elementary School?
31.8% of students at Hahira Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hahira Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hahira Elementary School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Hahira, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hahira Elementary School?
Hahira Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lowndes County?
Besides Hahira Elementary School, Lowndes County also operates Lowndes High School (3,152 students), Westside Elementary School (904 students), and Hahira Middle School (843 students). See the Lowndes County district page for the complete list.