Enrollment
409
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, GA
Jack P Nix Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jack P Nix Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130567002448
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack P Nix Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack P Nix Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack P Nix Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Cleveland, GA.
School address
District: White County · Georgia
NCES ID 130567002448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jack P Nix Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jack P Nix Elementary School
Jack P Nix Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cleveland, Georgia, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 409 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
White County also operates White County High School (1,140 students) and White County Middle School (900 students) alongside Jack P Nix 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 Jack P Nix Elementary School compares
Jack P Nix 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,444
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Jack P Nix 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 White County, which includes Jack P Nix Elementary School.
$13,444
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 40.0%
Federal 14.9%
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 Jack P Nix Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mossy Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Yonah Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack P Nix Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary 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 (~409 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jack P Nix Elementary School
How many students attend Jack P Nix Elementary School?
Jack P Nix Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack P Nix Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack P Nix Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack P Nix Elementary School?
46.4% of students at Jack P Nix Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack P Nix Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jack P Nix Elementary School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Cleveland, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack P Nix Elementary School?
Jack P Nix Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Jack P Nix Elementary School rank among public schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack P Nix Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland on the city page.
Is Jack P Nix Elementary School a good school?
Jack P Nix Elementary School earns 45/100 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 White County?
Besides Jack P Nix Elementary School, White County also operates White County High School (1,140 students), White County Middle School (900 students), and Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) (482 students). See the White County district page for the complete list.
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