Enrollment
371
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingsland, GA
Kingsland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kingsland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130078000237
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsland Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kingsland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsland Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kingsland, GA.
School address
District: Camden County · Georgia
NCES ID 130078000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingsland Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingsland Elementary School
Kingsland Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kingsland, Georgia, enrolling 371 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 371 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Kingsland's public schools, it stands alongside Matilda Harris Elementary School (662 students): Kingsland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.7:1).
Camden County also operates Camden County High School (2,912 students) and Camden Middle School (1,078 students) alongside Kingsland 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 Kingsland Elementary School compares
Kingsland 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$11,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 60.4%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Kingsland Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camden County, which includes Kingsland Elementary School.
$11,637
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.3%
Federal 12.6%
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 Kingsland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matilda Harris Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugarmill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,912
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Kingsland
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~371 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kingsland Elementary School
How many students attend Kingsland Elementary School?
Kingsland Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingsland, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsland Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Kingsland Elementary School?
43.4% of students at Kingsland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kingsland Elementary School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Kingsland, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsland Elementary School?
Kingsland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Kingsland Elementary School rank among schools in Kingsland?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kingsland, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kingsland on the city page.
Is Kingsland Elementary School a good school?
Kingsland Elementary School earns 46/100 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 Camden County?
Besides Kingsland Elementary School, Camden County also operates Camden County High School (2,912 students), Camden Middle School (1,078 students), and Saint Marys Middle School (1,077 students). See the Camden County district page for the complete list.
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