- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lyerly, GA
Lyerly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lyerly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130108000417
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyerly Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 335
- students enrolled
Lyerly Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chattooga County · Georgia
NCES ID 130108000417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Lyerly Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 130108000417 · Lyerly, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 13.4:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Leroy Massey Elementary School (877 students)
Lyerly Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lyerly Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leroy Massey E
Leroy Massey Elementary School
877 students
- Chattooga High
Chattooga High School
775 students
- Menlo Elementa
Menlo Elementary School
352 students
- Summerville Mi 337
Summerville Middle School
337 students
- This school 335
Lyerly Elementary School
335 students
What this shows Lyerly Elementary School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyerly Elementary School compares
Lyerly 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 9% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$13,770
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Lyerly Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chattooga County reports $13,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyerly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Massey Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chattooga High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menlo Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summerville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyerly 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
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyerly Elementary School
How many students attend Lyerly Elementary School?
Lyerly Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lyerly, GA. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyerly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyerly Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 7% 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 Lyerly Elementary School?
66.2% of students at Lyerly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyerly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lyerly Elementary School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Lyerly, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyerly Elementary School?
Lyerly 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).
What other schools are in Chattooga County?
Besides Lyerly Elementary School, Chattooga County also operates Leroy Massey Elementary School (877 students), Chattooga High School (775 students), and Menlo Elementary School (352 students). See the Chattooga County district page for the complete list.