- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ludowici, GA
Mcclelland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcclelland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130336004323
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcclelland Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ludowici · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcclelland Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclelland Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ludowici, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Mcclelland Elementary School grew from 931 students in 2022-23 to 1,010 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 130336004323 · Ludowici, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 13.3:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Long County High School (1,353 students)
Mcclelland Elementary School grew from 931 students in 2022-23 to 1,010 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mcclelland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Long County Hi
Long County High School
1,353 students
- Long County Mi
Long County Middle School
1,007 students
- Smiley Element
Smiley Elementary School
765 students
- This school
Mcclelland Elementary School
694 students
What this shows Mcclelland Elementary School reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcclelland Elementary School compares
Mcclelland 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▼ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$10,699
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
African American 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Mcclelland Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long County reports $10,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcclelland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smiley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcclelland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcclelland Elementary School
How many students attend Mcclelland Elementary School?
Mcclelland Elementary School has 694 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ludowici, GA. CCD year-over-year: 931 (2022-23) → 1,010 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcclelland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcclelland Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Mcclelland Elementary School?
59.5% of students at Mcclelland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcclelland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcclelland Elementary School is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Ludowici, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcclelland Elementary School?
Mcclelland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Mcclelland Elementary School rank among public schools in Ludowici?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclelland Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ludowici, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Long County?
Besides Mcclelland Elementary School, Long County also operates Long County High School (1,353 students), Long County Middle School (1,007 students), and Smiley Elementary School (765 students). See the Long County district page for the complete list.