Enrollment
994
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Metter, GA
Metter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Metter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130081000316
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metter Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Metter · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Metter Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metter Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Metter, GA.
School address
District: Candler County · Georgia
NCES ID 130081000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metter Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metter Elementary School
Metter Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Metter, Georgia, enrolling 994 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 994 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #139.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Candler County also operates Metter Middle School (500 students) and Metter High School (484 students) alongside Metter 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 Metter Elementary School compares
Metter 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 39% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 994 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
994
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$11,694
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 45.3%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Metter 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 Candler County, which includes Metter Elementary School.
$11,694
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 49.0%
Federal 25.4%
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 Metter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metter Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metter High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metter College and Career Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~994 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Metter Elementary School
How many students attend Metter Elementary School?
Metter Elementary School has 994 students enrolled. It is a public school in Metter, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metter Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metter Elementary School?
84.1% of students at Metter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Metter Elementary School is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Metter, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metter Elementary School?
Metter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Metter Elementary School rank among public schools in Metter?
By Resource Investment Index, Metter Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Metter, 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 Metter on the city page.
Is Metter Elementary School a good school?
Metter Elementary School earns 38/100 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 Candler County?
Besides Metter Elementary School, Candler County also operates Metter Middle School (500 students), Metter High School (484 students), and Metter College and Career Academy (179 students). See the Candler County district page for the complete list.
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