- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomson, GA
Maxwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maxwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130357001349
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxwell Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Thomson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxwell Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Thomson, GA.
School address
District: Mcduffie County · Georgia
NCES ID 130357001349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Maxwell Elementary School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130357001349 · Thomson, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 14.5:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomson High School (962 students)
Maxwell Elementary School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Maxwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomson High S
Thomson High School
962 students
- Thomson-Mcduff
Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School
667 students
- This school
Maxwell Elementary School
436 students
- Dearing Elemen
Dearing Elementary School
414 students
- Thomson Elemen 322
Thomson Elementary School
322 students
- Norris Element 287
Norris Elementary School
287 students
What this shows Maxwell Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maxwell Elementary School compares
Maxwell 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Georgia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$15,648
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.7%
White 22.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Largest group: African American at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Maxwell Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcduffie County reports $15,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maxwell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dearing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norris Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxwell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maxwell Elementary School
How many students attend Maxwell Elementary School?
Maxwell Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thomson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maxwell Elementary School?
89.5% of students at Maxwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maxwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maxwell Elementary School is African American at 67.7% of enrollment, in Thomson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxwell Elementary School?
Maxwell 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 Maxwell Elementary School rank among public schools in Thomson?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Thomson, 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 Thomson on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcduffie County?
Besides Maxwell Elementary School, Mcduffie County also operates Thomson High School (962 students), Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School (667 students), and Dearing Elementary School (414 students). See the Mcduffie County district page for the complete list.