Enrollment
591
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Level Grove Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Level Grove Elementary School
Level Grove Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cornelia, Georgia, enrolling 591 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 591 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 416 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 591 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Cornelia's public schools, it stands alongside Cornelia Elementary School (491 students): Level Grove Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 11.4:1).
Habersham County also operates Habersham Central High School (1,611 students) and Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School (566 students) alongside Level Grove 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 Level Grove Elementary School compares
Level Grove 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,229
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Habersham County, which includes Level Grove Elementary School.
$14,229
Per student
+3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~591 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cornelia on the city page.
Is Level Grove Elementary School a good school?
Level Grove Elementary School earns 47/100 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 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.
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