- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Metter Elementary School held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.2 → 67.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 130081000316 · Metter, GA Other · MID · TRAD
994 enr · 14.6:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Metter Middle School (500 students)
Metter Elementary School held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.2 → 67.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Metter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Metter Elementary School
994 students
- Metter Middle
Metter Middle School
500 students
- Metter High Sc
Metter High School
484 students
- Metter College 179
Metter College and Career Academy
179 students
What this shows Metter Elementary School reports 994 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metter Elementary School compares
Metter 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,651
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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
District finance for Candler County reports $12,651 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~994 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,041 (2022-23) → 993 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.