- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hephzibah, GA
Mcbean Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcbean Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438002280
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcbean Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Hephzibah · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcbean Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbean Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Hephzibah, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438002280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Mcbean Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 130438002280 · Hephzibah, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 13.2:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Mcbean Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mcbean Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school 384
Mcbean Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Mcbean Elementary School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcbean Elementary School compares
Mcbean 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,883
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
African American 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Mcbean Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcbean Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcbean Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Hephzibah
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
1,015 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Diamond Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Hephzibah Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Deer Chase Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Willis Foreman Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Jamestown Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 12.1:1 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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcbean Elementary School
How many students attend Mcbean Elementary School?
Mcbean Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hephzibah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbean Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbean Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Mcbean Elementary School?
97.8% of students at Mcbean Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcbean Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcbean Elementary School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Hephzibah, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcbean Elementary School?
Mcbean Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mcbean Elementary School rank among schools in Hephzibah?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbean Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Hephzibah, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hephzibah on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Mcbean Elementary School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.