- Enrollment
- 2,912
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingsland, GA
Matilda Harris Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Matilda Harris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130078002063
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matilda Harris Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Kingsland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Matilda Harris Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matilda Harris Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kingsland, GA.
School address
District: Camden County · Georgia
NCES ID 130078002063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Matilda Harris Elementary School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 130078002063 · Kingsland, GA Other · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 14.7:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden County High School (2,912 students)
Matilda Harris Elementary School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Matilda Harris Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden County
Camden County High School
2,912 students
- Camden Middle 1,078
Camden Middle School
1,078 students
- Saint Marys Mi 1,077
Saint Marys Middle School
1,077 students
- This school 662
Matilda Harris Elementary School
662 students
- Sugarmill Elem 651
Sugarmill Elementary
651 students
- Saint Marys El 623
Saint Marys Elementary School
623 students
What this shows Matilda Harris Elementary School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matilda Harris Elementary School compares
Matilda Harris 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,728
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 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
African American 20.5%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Matilda Harris Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camden County reports $11,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matilda Harris Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugarmill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matilda Harris Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Kingsland
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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matilda Harris Elementary School
How many students attend Matilda Harris Elementary School?
Matilda Harris Elementary School has 662 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingsland, GA. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matilda Harris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matilda Harris Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matilda Harris Elementary School?
29.8% of students at Matilda Harris Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matilda Harris Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Matilda Harris Elementary School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Kingsland, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matilda Harris Elementary School?
Matilda Harris Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Matilda Harris Elementary School rank among schools in Kingsland?
By Resource Investment Index, Matilda Harris Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kingsland, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kingsland on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden County?
Besides Matilda Harris Elementary School, Camden County also operates Camden County High School (2,912 students), Camden Middle School (1,078 students), and Saint Marys Middle School (1,077 students). See the Camden County district page for the complete list.