- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomasville, GA
Harper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130495001674
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harper Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harper Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Thomasville, GA.
School address
District: Thomasville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130495001674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Harper Elementary School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130495001674 · Thomasville, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 11.4:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomasville High School (742 students)
Harper Elementary School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Harper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomasville Hi
Thomasville High School
742 students
- Jerger Element
Jerger Elementary School
708 students
- Macintyre Park
Macintyre Park Middle School
530 students
- Scott Elementa
Scott Elementary School
379 students
- This school 263
Harper Elementary School
263 students
What this shows Harper Elementary School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harper Elementary School compares
Harper 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$14,903
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.4%
White 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Harper Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thomasville City reports $14,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerger Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macintyre Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Thomasville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hand in Hand Primary
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Jerger Elementary School
Standard public school
708 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
379 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Bishop Hall Charter School
Alternative education program
143 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harper Elementary School
How many students attend Harper Elementary School?
Harper Elementary School has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thomasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Harper Elementary School?
91.6% of students at Harper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harper Elementary School is African American at 95.4% of enrollment, in Thomasville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harper Elementary School?
Harper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
How does Harper Elementary School rank among schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Thomasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thomasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Thomasville City?
Besides Harper Elementary School, Thomasville City also operates Thomasville High School (742 students), Jerger Elementary School (708 students), and Macintyre Park Middle School (530 students). See the Thomasville City district page for the complete list.