- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tifton, GA
Len Lastinger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Len Lastinger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130498001686
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Len Lastinger Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Tifton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Len Lastinger Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Len Lastinger Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Tifton, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Len Lastinger Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130498001686 · Tifton, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tift County High School (2,207 students)
Len Lastinger Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Len Lastinger 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 448
Len Lastinger Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Len Lastinger Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Len Lastinger Elementary School compares
Len Lastinger 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Len Lastinger 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 Len Lastinger 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| G. O. Bailey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Len Lastinger 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
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
J. T. Reddick Elementary School
Standard public school
339 students 14.7:1 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Len Lastinger Elementary School
How many students attend Len Lastinger Elementary School?
Len Lastinger Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tifton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Len Lastinger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Len Lastinger Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Len Lastinger Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Len Lastinger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Len Lastinger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Len Lastinger Elementary School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Tifton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Len Lastinger Elementary School?
Len Lastinger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Len Lastinger Elementary School rank among schools in Tifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Len Lastinger Elementary School ranks #5 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 Len Lastinger 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.