Enrollment
654
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Valley, GA
Hunt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hunt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130405001480
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunt Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fort Valley · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunt Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Valley, GA.
School address
District: Peach County · Georgia
NCES ID 130405001480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hunt Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hunt Elementary School
Hunt Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fort Valley, Georgia, enrolling 654 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 654 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 381 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #347, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 654 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Peach County also operates Peach County High School (1,162 students) and Byron Elementary School (706 students) alongside Hunt Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hunt Elementary School compares
Hunt Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$13,308
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 654 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
White 6.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Hunt Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peach County, which includes Hunt Elementary School.
$13,308
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 42.4%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hunt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kay Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byron Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~654 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hunt Elementary School
How many students attend Hunt Elementary School?
Hunt Elementary School has 654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Valley, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunt Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hunt Elementary School?
82.0% of students at Hunt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hunt Elementary School is African American at 73.4% of enrollment, in Fort Valley, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunt Elementary School?
Hunt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hunt Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Valley, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Valley on the city page.
Is Hunt Elementary School a good school?
Hunt Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Peach County?
Besides Hunt Elementary School, Peach County also operates Peach County High School (1,162 students), Byron Elementary School (706 students), and Kay Road Elementary (512 students). See the Peach County district page for the complete list.
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