Enrollment
607
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Statesboro, GA
Mattie Lively Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mattie Lively Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130063000290
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mattie Lively Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Statesboro · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mattie Lively Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mattie Lively Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Statesboro, GA.
School address
District: Bulloch County · Georgia
NCES ID 130063000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mattie Lively Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mattie Lively Elementary School
Mattie Lively Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Statesboro, Georgia, enrolling 607 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 607 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and White (34%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 607 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Statesboro's public schools, it stands alongside Julia P. Bryant Elementary School (712 students): Mattie Lively Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 13.4:1).
Bulloch County also operates Statesboro High School (1,801 students) and Southeast Bulloch High School (1,118 students) alongside Mattie Lively 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 Mattie Lively Elementary School compares
Mattie Lively 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 53% | - | - |
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.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
30.6%
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
$12,521
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 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 49.9%
White 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Mattie Lively 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 Bulloch County, which includes Mattie Lively Elementary School.
$12,521
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 44.2%
Federal 18.4%
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 Mattie Lively Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklet Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Chapel Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mattie Lively Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,801
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Statesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
Standard public school
689 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Langston Chapel Elementary School
Standard public school
647 students 11:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nevils Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Statesboro Steam Academy
Standard public school
195 students 13:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mattie Lively Elementary School
How many students attend Mattie Lively Elementary School?
Mattie Lively Elementary School has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Statesboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattie Lively Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattie Lively 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 Mattie Lively Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Mattie Lively Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mattie Lively Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mattie Lively Elementary School is African American at 49.9% of enrollment, in Statesboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mattie Lively Elementary School?
Mattie Lively Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mattie Lively Elementary School rank among schools in Statesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Mattie Lively Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Statesboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Statesboro on the city page.
Is Mattie Lively Elementary School a good school?
Mattie Lively Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Bulloch County?
Besides Mattie Lively Elementary School, Bulloch County also operates Statesboro High School (1,801 students), Southeast Bulloch High School (1,118 students), and Southeast Bulloch Middle School (884 students). See the Bulloch County district page for the complete list.
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