- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Irwin County Elementary School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 130291001244 · Ocilla, GA Other · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 15.5:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Irwin County High School (483 students)
Irwin County Elementary School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Irwin County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Irwin County Elementary School
760 students
- Irwin County H
Irwin County High School
483 students
- Irwin County M
Irwin County Middle School
367 students
What this shows Irwin County Elementary School reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irwin County Elementary School compares
Irwin County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,707
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
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.
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
District finance for Irwin County reports $14,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~760 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.