- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oglethorpe, GA
Macon County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Macon County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130345002218
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macon County Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 525
- students enrolled
Macon County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Macon County · Georgia
NCES ID 130345002218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Macon County Elementary School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 130345002218 · Oglethorpe, GA Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Macon County High School (333 students)
Macon County Elementary School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Macon County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Macon County Elementary School
525 students
- Macon County H
Macon County High School
333 students
- Macon County M 189
Macon County Middle School
189 students
What this shows Macon County Elementary School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macon County Elementary School compares
Macon County 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$16,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
White 4.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Macon County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Macon County reports $16,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macon County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macon County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macon County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macon County Elementary School
How many students attend Macon County Elementary School?
Macon County Elementary School has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oglethorpe, GA. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macon County Elementary School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macon County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Macon County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macon County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Macon County Elementary School is African American at 73.3% of enrollment, in Oglethorpe, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macon County Elementary School?
Macon County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Macon County?
Besides Macon County Elementary School, Macon County also operates Macon County High School (333 students) and Macon County Middle School (189 students). See the Macon County district page for the complete list.