Enrollment
877
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Summerville, GA
Leroy Massey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leroy Massey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130108003307
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leroy Massey Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Leroy Massey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leroy Massey Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Summerville, GA.
School address
District: Chattooga County · Georgia
NCES ID 130108003307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leroy Massey Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leroy Massey Elementary School
Leroy Massey Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Summerville, Georgia, enrolling 877 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 877 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #305, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 877 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chattooga County also operates Chattooga High School (775 students) and Menlo Elementary School (352 students) alongside Leroy Massey 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 Leroy Massey Elementary School compares
Leroy Massey 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$13,306
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 877 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 67.4%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Leroy Massey Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chattooga County, which includes Leroy Massey Elementary School.
$13,306
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 50.1%
Federal 20.8%
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 Leroy Massey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattooga High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menlo Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summerville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyerly Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leroy Massey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~877 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Leroy Massey Elementary School
How many students attend Leroy Massey Elementary School?
Leroy Massey Elementary School has 877 students enrolled. It is a public school in Summerville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leroy Massey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leroy Massey Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leroy Massey Elementary School?
77.4% of students at Leroy Massey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leroy Massey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leroy Massey Elementary School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Summerville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leroy Massey Elementary School?
Leroy Massey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Leroy Massey Elementary School rank among public schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Leroy Massey Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Summerville, 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 Summerville on the city page.
Is Leroy Massey Elementary School a good school?
Leroy Massey Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. 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 Chattooga County?
Besides Leroy Massey Elementary School, Chattooga County also operates Chattooga High School (775 students), Menlo Elementary School (352 students), and Summerville Middle School (337 students). See the Chattooga County district page for the complete list.
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