Enrollment
594
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, GA
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Middle Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130393002222
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle Ridge Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #12 of 12
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Ridge Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Covington, GA.
School address
District: Newton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130393002222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle Ridge Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle Ridge Elementary School
Middle Ridge Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Covington, Georgia, enrolling 594 students.
At 14.1:1, 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 84.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 594 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 415 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 594 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Covington's public schools, it stands alongside Live Oak Elementary (936 students): Middle Ridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 20.3:1).
Newton County also operates Newton High School (2,499 students) and Alcovy High School (1,968 students) alongside Middle Ridge 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 Middle Ridge Elementary School compares
Middle Ridge 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$12,938
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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
African American 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
White 13.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Middle Ridge 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 Newton County, which includes Middle Ridge Elementary School.
$12,938
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 48.6%
Federal 16.2%
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 Middle Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcovy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton County Theme School at Ficquett | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Covington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Live Oak Elementary
Standard public school
936 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
South Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
855 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
721 students 16:1 students per teacher
West Newton Elementary School
Standard public school
698 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~594 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middle Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Middle Ridge Elementary School?
Middle Ridge Elementary School has 594 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Ridge Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Middle Ridge Elementary School?
84.9% of students at Middle Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Middle Ridge Elementary School is African American at 62.0% of enrollment, in Covington, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle Ridge Elementary School?
Middle Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Middle Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Ridge Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Covington, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
Is Middle Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Middle Ridge Elementary School earns 28/100 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 Newton County?
Besides Middle Ridge Elementary School, Newton County also operates Newton High School (2,499 students), Alcovy High School (1,968 students), and Eastside High School (1,590 students). See the Newton County district page for the complete list.
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