- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, GA
Hannan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hannan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130387002142
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hannan Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 14
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hannan Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hannan Elementary ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387002142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Hannan Elementary shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130387002142 · Columbus, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 9.5:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Hannan Elementary shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hannan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- This school 322
Hannan Elementary
322 students
What this shows Hannan Elementary reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hannan Elementary compares
Hannan Elementary 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 4% in Georgia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$13,792
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.0%
White 11.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Hannan Elementary is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hannan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hannan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Waddell Elementary School
Standard public school
520 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
Standard public school
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Blanchard Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 15:1 students per teacher
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology
Standard public school
450 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Gentian Elementary School
Standard public school
442 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hannan Elementary
How many students attend Hannan Elementary?
Hannan Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hannan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hannan Elementary is 9.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 39% 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 Hannan Elementary?
96.6% of students at Hannan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hannan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hannan Elementary is African American at 73.0% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hannan Elementary?
Hannan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Hannan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Hannan Elementary ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Columbus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Hannan Elementary, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.