- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, GA
Merry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Merry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438001548
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merry Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #23 of 29
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Merry Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merry Elementary School ranks #23 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Merry Elementary School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130438001548 · Augusta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 12.4:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Merry Elementary School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Merry 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 397
Merry Elementary School
397 students
What this shows Merry Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merry Elementary School compares
Merry 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Georgia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$13,883
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Merry 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 Merry 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
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Richmond Hill K-8
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Sue Reynolds Elementary School
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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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merry Elementary School
How many students attend Merry Elementary School?
Merry Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merry Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 Merry Elementary School?
98.0% of students at Merry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merry Elementary School?
Merry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Merry Elementary School rank among schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Merry Elementary School ranks #23 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Merry 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.