- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hephzibah, GA
Hephzibah Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hephzibah Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438001560
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hephzibah Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Hephzibah · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hephzibah Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hephzibah Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Hephzibah, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+187 students YoY
Hephzibah Elementary School grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+49.9%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+187 students YoY 130438001560 · Hephzibah, GA Other · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 18.5:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Hephzibah Elementary School grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+49.9%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hephzibah Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school
Hephzibah Elementary School
574 students
What this shows Hephzibah Elementary School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hephzibah Elementary School compares
Hephzibah Elementary School is a growing 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$13,883
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 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.4%
White 20.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Hephzibah Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hephzibah Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hephzibah Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Hephzibah
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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1,015 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Diamond Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Deer Chase Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Mcbean Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Willis Foreman Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Jamestown Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 12.1:1 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hephzibah Elementary School
How many students attend Hephzibah Elementary School?
Hephzibah Elementary School has 574 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hephzibah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), up 187.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hephzibah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hephzibah Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hephzibah Elementary School?
97.9% of students at Hephzibah Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hephzibah Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hephzibah Elementary School is African American at 66.4% of enrollment, in Hephzibah, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hephzibah Elementary School?
Hephzibah Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Hephzibah Elementary School rank among schools in Hephzibah?
By Resource Investment Index, Hephzibah Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Hephzibah, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hephzibah on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Hephzibah Elementary School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.