- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Byron, GA
Kay Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kay Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130405002143
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kay Road Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Byron · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kay Road Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kay Road Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Byron, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Kay Road Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 130405002143 · Byron, GA Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 13.1:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Peach County High School (1,162 students)
Kay Road Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Kay Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peach County H
Peach County High School
1,162 students
- Byron Elementa
Byron Elementary School
706 students
- Hunt Elementar
Hunt Elementary School
654 students
- This school
Kay Road Elementary
512 students
- Byron Middle S 452
Byron Middle School
452 students
- Fort Valley Mi 434
Fort Valley Middle School
434 students
What this shows Kay Road Elementary reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kay Road Elementary compares
Kay Road Elementary 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 | 82.0% | ▲ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
24.4%
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
$13,445
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.1%
White 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Kay Road Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peach County reports $13,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kay Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kay Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Byron
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kay Road Elementary
How many students attend Kay Road Elementary?
Kay Road Elementary has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Byron, GA. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kay Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kay Road Elementary 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 Kay Road Elementary?
82.0% of students at Kay Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kay Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kay Road Elementary is African American at 46.1% of enrollment, in Byron, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kay Road Elementary?
Kay Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Kay Road Elementary rank among schools in Byron?
By Resource Investment Index, Kay Road Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Byron, 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 Peach County?
Besides Kay Road Elementary, Peach County also operates Peach County High School (1,162 students), Byron Elementary School (706 students), and Hunt Elementary School (654 students). See the Peach County district page for the complete list.