Enrollment
591
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bogart, GA
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Malcom Bridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130396001765
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malcom Bridge Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Bogart · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Malcom Bridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malcom Bridge Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bogart, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Malcom Bridge Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Malcom Bridge Elementary School
Malcom Bridge Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bogart, Georgia, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 37% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Georgia average.
With 591 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 591 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students) and Oconee County High School (1,313 students) alongside Malcom Bridge 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 Malcom Bridge Elementary School compares
Malcom Bridge 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 84% | 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
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 60.2%
Asian 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Malcom Bridge 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 Oconee County, which includes Malcom Bridge Elementary School.
$11,221
Per student
-19%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 44.3%
Federal 7.2%
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 Malcom Bridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oconee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oconee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oconee County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colham Ferry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malcom Bridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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)
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Frequently asked questions about Malcom Bridge Elementary School
How many students attend Malcom Bridge Elementary School?
Malcom Bridge Elementary School has 591 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bogart, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malcom Bridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malcom Bridge Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Malcom Bridge Elementary School?
10.0% of students at Malcom Bridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malcom Bridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Malcom Bridge Elementary School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Bogart, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malcom Bridge Elementary School?
Malcom Bridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Malcom Bridge Elementary School rank among public schools in Bogart?
By Resource Investment Index, Malcom Bridge Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bogart, 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 Bogart on the city page.
Is Malcom Bridge Elementary School a good school?
Malcom Bridge Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Oconee County?
Besides Malcom Bridge Elementary School, Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students), Oconee County High School (1,313 students), and Oconee County Middle School (940 students). See the Oconee County district page for the complete list.
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