- Enrollment
- 1,801
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Mattie Lively Elementary School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 130063000290 · Statesboro, GA Other · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 12.1:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Statesboro High School (1,801 students)
Mattie Lively Elementary School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mattie Lively Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Statesboro Hig
Statesboro High School
1,801 students
- Southeast Bull
Southeast Bulloch High School
1,118 students
- Southeast Bull
Southeast Bulloch Middle School
884 students
- Brooklet Eleme
Brooklet Elementary School
808 students
- Langston Chape 718
Langston Chapel Middle School
718 students
- This school 607
Mattie Lively Elementary School
607 students
What this shows Mattie Lively Elementary School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mattie Lively Elementary School compares
Mattie Lively 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,007
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 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.
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
District finance for Bulloch County reports $14,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,118
- 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
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 (~607 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.