- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Airy, GA
Hazel Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130258001149
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazel Grove Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mount Airy · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazel Grove Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Grove Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Airy, GA.
School address
District: Habersham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130258001149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hazel Grove Elementary School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130258001149 · Mount Airy, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 11.3:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Habersham Central High School (1,611 students)
Hazel Grove Elementary School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hazel Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Habersham Cent
Habersham Central High School
1,611 students
- Level Grove El 591
Level Grove Elementary School
591 students
- Hilliard a. Wi 566
Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School
566 students
- Habersham Nint 552
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
552 students
- Demorest Eleme 548
Demorest Elementary School
548 students
- This school 272
Hazel Grove Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Hazel Grove Elementary School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazel Grove Elementary School compares
Hazel Grove 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 30% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Georgia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,587
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Hazel Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Habersham County reports $14,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazel Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habersham Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Level Grove Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Habersham Ninth Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demorest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazel Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Mount Airy
1 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazel Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Hazel Grove Elementary School?
Hazel Grove Elementary School has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Airy, GA. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Grove Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Hazel Grove Elementary School?
42.6% of students at Hazel Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Grove Elementary School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Mount Airy, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Grove Elementary School?
Hazel Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Hazel Grove Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Airy?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Grove Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Airy, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Habersham County?
Besides Hazel Grove Elementary School, Habersham County also operates Habersham Central High School (1,611 students), Level Grove Elementary School (591 students), and Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School (566 students). See the Habersham County district page for the complete list.