- Enrollment
- 2,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond Hill, GA
Mcallister Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcallister Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130057004189
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcallister Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcallister Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcallister Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Richmond Hill, GA.
School address
District: Bryan County · Georgia
NCES ID 130057004189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Mcallister Elementary School grew from 915 students in 2022-23 to 983 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 130057004189 · Richmond Hill, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,051 enr · 18.1:1 · 4.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Hill High School (2,671 students)
Mcallister Elementary School grew from 915 students in 2022-23 to 983 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mcallister Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
2,671 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill Middle School
2,022 students
- This school 1,051
Mcallister Elementary School
1,051 students
- Bryan County E 1,020
Bryan County Elementary School
1,020 students
- Frances Meeks 908
Frances Meeks Elementary School
908 students
- Richmond Hill 733
Richmond Hill Primary School
733 students
What this shows Mcallister Elementary School reports 1,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcallister Elementary School compares
Mcallister Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 93% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Georgia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,263
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 1051 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Mcallister Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryan County reports $11,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcallister Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan County Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances Meeks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcallister Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,022
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Richmond Hill
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 (~1,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcallister Elementary School
How many students attend Mcallister Elementary School?
Mcallister Elementary School has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond Hill, GA. CCD year-over-year: 915 (2022-23) → 983 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcallister Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcallister Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcallister Elementary School?
4.3% of students at Mcallister Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcallister Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcallister Elementary School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcallister Elementary School?
Mcallister Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mcallister Elementary School rank among schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcallister Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Richmond Hill, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryan County?
Besides Mcallister Elementary School, Bryan County also operates Richmond Hill High School (2,671 students), Richmond Hill Middle School (2,022 students), and Bryan County Elementary School (1,020 students). See the Bryan County district page for the complete list.