- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menlo, GA
Menlo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Menlo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130108000421
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Menlo Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 352
- students enrolled
Menlo Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chattooga County · Georgia
NCES ID 130108000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Menlo Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130108000421 · Menlo, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 14.7:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Leroy Massey Elementary School (877 students)
Menlo Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Menlo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leroy Massey E
Leroy Massey Elementary School
877 students
- Chattooga High
Chattooga High School
775 students
- This school
Menlo Elementary School
352 students
- Summerville Mi 337
Summerville Middle School
337 students
- Lyerly Element 335
Lyerly Elementary School
335 students
What this shows Menlo Elementary School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Menlo Elementary School compares
Menlo 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 13% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$13,770
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Menlo Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chattooga County reports $13,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Menlo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Massey Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chattooga High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summerville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyerly Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Menlo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Menlo Elementary School
How many students attend Menlo Elementary School?
Menlo Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menlo, GA. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menlo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Menlo Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Menlo Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Menlo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Menlo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Menlo Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Menlo, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Menlo Elementary School?
Menlo 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).
What other schools are in Chattooga County?
Besides Menlo Elementary School, Chattooga County also operates Leroy Massey Elementary School (877 students), Chattooga High School (775 students), and Summerville Middle School (337 students). See the Chattooga County district page for the complete list.