- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Millen, GA
Jenkins County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jenkins County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130309001271
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jenkins County Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Millen · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jenkins County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jenkins County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Millen, GA.
School address
District: Jenkins County · Georgia
NCES ID 130309001271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Jenkins County Elementary School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 130309001271 · Millen, GA Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 13.1:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Jenkins County High School (309 students)
Jenkins County Elementary School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jenkins County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jenkins County Elementary School
601 students
- Jenkins County
Jenkins County High School
309 students
- Jenkins County
Jenkins County Middle School
260 students
What this shows Jenkins County Elementary School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jenkins County Elementary School compares
Jenkins 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$14,895
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.8%
White 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Jenkins County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jenkins County reports $14,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jenkins County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jenkins County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jenkins County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jenkins County Elementary School
How many students attend Jenkins County Elementary School?
Jenkins County Elementary School has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Millen, GA. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenkins County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenkins County Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jenkins County Elementary School?
93.3% of students at Jenkins County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jenkins County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jenkins County Elementary School is African American at 44.8% of enrollment, in Millen, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jenkins County Elementary School?
Jenkins County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Jenkins County Elementary School rank among public schools in Millen?
By Resource Investment Index, Jenkins County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Millen, 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 Jenkins County?
Besides Jenkins County Elementary School, Jenkins County also operates Jenkins County High School (309 students) and Jenkins County Middle School (260 students). See the Jenkins County district page for the complete list.