- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tifton, GA
J. T. Reddick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J. T. Reddick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130498001687
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. T. Reddick Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Tifton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J. T. Reddick Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. T. Reddick Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Tifton, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
J. T. Reddick Elementary School grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 130498001687 · Tifton, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tift County High School (2,207 students)
J. T. Reddick Elementary School grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
J. T. Reddick Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tift County Hi
Tift County High School
2,207 students
- Eighth Street
Eighth Street Middle School
883 students
- Annie Belle Cl 785
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
785 students
- Northeast Midd 733
Northeast Middle School
733 students
- G. O. Bailey E 531
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
531 students
- This school 339
J. T. Reddick Elementary School
339 students
What this shows J. T. Reddick Elementary School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. T. Reddick Elementary School compares
J. T. Reddick 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$12,804
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 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.4%
White 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, J. T. Reddick Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tift County reports $12,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. T. Reddick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tift County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eighth Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annie Belle Clark Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G. O. Bailey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. T. Reddick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Tifton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
785 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
Standard public school
531 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Len Lastinger Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Charles Spencer Elementary School
Standard public school
428 students 13:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary School
Standard public school
405 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Matt Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 12.8:1 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. T. Reddick Elementary School
How many students attend J. T. Reddick Elementary School?
J. T. Reddick Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tifton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. T. Reddick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. T. Reddick Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. T. Reddick Elementary School?
100.0% of students at J. T. Reddick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. T. Reddick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J. T. Reddick Elementary School is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Tifton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. T. Reddick Elementary School?
J. T. Reddick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 J. T. Reddick Elementary School rank among schools in Tifton?
By Resource Investment Index, J. T. Reddick Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Tifton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tifton on the city page.
What other schools are in Tift County?
Besides J. T. Reddick Elementary School, Tift County also operates Tift County High School (2,207 students), Eighth Street Middle School (883 students), and Annie Belle Clark Elementary School (785 students). See the Tift County district page for the complete list.