- Enrollment
- 1,576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jesup, GA
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130555000706
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Jesup · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jesup, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 130555000706 · Jesup, GA Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 12.1:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (1,576 students)
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
1,576 students
- Jesup Elementa
Jesup Elementary School
706 students
- Bacon Elementa
Bacon Elementary School
690 students
- Arthur William 626
Arthur Williams Middle School
626 students
- This school 543
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
543 students
- Martha Puckett 541
Martha Puckett Middle School
541 students
What this shows Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School compares
Martha Rawls Smith 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Georgia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$13,479
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.2%
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County reports $13,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jesup Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bacon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur Williams Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martha Puckett Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Jesup
2 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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School?
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jesup, GA. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School?
75.2% of students at Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School is African American at 37.2% of enrollment, in Jesup, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School?
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School rank among schools in Jesup?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jesup, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jesup on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County?
Besides Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School, Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (1,576 students), Jesup Elementary School (706 students), and Bacon Elementary School (690 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.