Enrollment
365
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colquitt, GA
Miller County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Miller County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130366001368
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller County Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Colquitt · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colquitt, GA.
School address
District: Miller County · Georgia
NCES ID 130366001368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miller County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miller County Elementary School
Miller County Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Colquitt, Georgia, enrolling 365 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 365 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 291 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (43%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Miller County spends $16,780 per pupil, 21% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miller County also operates Miller County High School (236 students) and Miller County Middle School (171 students) alongside Miller County 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 Miller County Elementary School compares
Miller County 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,780
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 49.6%
African American 42.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Miller County 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 Miller County, which includes Miller County Elementary School.
$16,780
Per student
+21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 38.2%
Federal 24.1%
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 Miller County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Miller County Elementary School
How many students attend Miller County Elementary School?
Miller County Elementary School has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colquitt, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller County Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Miller County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Miller County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Miller County Elementary School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Colquitt, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller County Elementary School?
Miller County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Miller County Elementary School rank among public schools in Colquitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colquitt, 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 Colquitt on the city page.
Is Miller County Elementary School a good school?
Miller County Elementary School earns 55/100 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 Miller County?
Besides Miller County Elementary School, Miller County also operates Miller County High School (236 students) and Miller County Middle School (171 students). See the Miller County district page for the complete list.
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