Enrollment
760
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocilla, GA
Irwin County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Irwin County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130291001244
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irwin County Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ocilla · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Irwin County Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ocilla, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irwin County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irwin County Elementary School
Irwin County Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ocilla, Georgia, enrolling 760 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 760 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 372 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Irwin County also operates Irwin County High School (483 students) and Irwin County Middle School (367 students) alongside Irwin County 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 Irwin County Elementary School compares
Irwin County 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$15,104
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 56.4%
African American 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Irwin County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irwin County, which includes Irwin County Elementary School.
$15,104
Per student
+9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 56.1%
Federal 20.8%
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 Irwin County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irwin County Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irwin County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~760 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Irwin County Elementary School
How many students attend Irwin County Elementary School?
Irwin County Elementary School has 760 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ocilla, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irwin County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irwin County Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irwin County Elementary School?
84.9% of students at Irwin County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irwin County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Irwin County Elementary School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Ocilla, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irwin County Elementary School?
Irwin County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Irwin County Elementary School rank among public schools in Ocilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ocilla, 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 Ocilla on the city page.
Is Irwin County Elementary School a good school?
Irwin County Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. 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 Irwin County?
Besides Irwin County Elementary School, Irwin County also operates Irwin County High School (483 students) and Irwin County Middle School (367 students). See the Irwin County district page for the complete list.
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