Enrollment
694
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcclelland Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcclelland Elementary School
Mcclelland Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ludowici, Georgia, enrolling 694 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.5% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 694 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 386 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #129.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Long County spends $10,423 per pupil, 25% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Long County also operates Long County High School (1,353 students) and Long County Middle School (1,007 students) alongside Mcclelland Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcclelland Elementary School compares
Mcclelland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Long County, which includes Mcclelland Elementary School.
$10,423
Per student
-25%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 59.9%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~694 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ludowici on the city page.
Is Mcclelland Elementary School a good school?
Mcclelland Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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