- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, GA
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130069002819
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jackson, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 130069002819 · Jackson, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 12.7:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (1,060 students)
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
1,060 students
- Henderson Midd
Henderson Middle School
761 students
- Stark Elementa
Stark Elementary School
678 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary School
503 students
- This school
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
495 students
What this shows Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School compares
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$13,164
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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
African American 31.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Butts County reports $13,164 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henderson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stark Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
How many students attend Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School?
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School?
83.2% of students at Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Jackson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School?
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
How does Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jackson, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Butts County?
Besides Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School, Butts County also operates Jackson High School (1,060 students), Henderson Middle School (761 students), and Stark Elementary School (678 students). See the Butts County district page for the complete list.