- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cornelia, GA
Level Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Level Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130258003401
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Level Grove Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cornelia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Level Grove Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Level Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cornelia, GA.
School address
District: Habersham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130258003401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Level Grove Elementary School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130258003401 · Cornelia, GA Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 13.1:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Habersham Central High School (1,611 students)
Level Grove Elementary School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Level Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Habersham Cent
Habersham Central High School
1,611 students
- This school 591
Level Grove Elementary School
591 students
- Hilliard a. Wi 566
Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School
566 students
- Habersham Nint 552
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
552 students
- Demorest Eleme 548
Demorest Elementary School
548 students
- North Habersha 542
North Habersham Middle School
542 students
What this shows Level Grove Elementary School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Level Grove Elementary School compares
Level Grove 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 | 49.1% | ▼ 19% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.1:1
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
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,587
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Level Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Habersham County reports $14,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Level Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habersham Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Habersham Ninth Grade Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demorest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Habersham Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Level Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Cornelia
1 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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Level Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Level Grove Elementary School?
Level Grove Elementary School has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cornelia, GA. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Level Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Level Grove 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 Level Grove Elementary School?
49.1% of students at Level Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Level Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Level Grove Elementary School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Cornelia, 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 Level Grove Elementary School?
Level Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Level Grove Elementary School rank among public schools in Cornelia?
By Resource Investment Index, Level Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cornelia, 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 Habersham County?
Besides Level Grove Elementary School, Habersham County also operates Habersham Central High School (1,611 students), Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School (566 students), and Habersham Ninth Grade Academy (552 students). See the Habersham County district page for the complete list.