- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baconton, GA
Mitchell County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130369003832
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell County Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 276
- students enrolled
Mitchell County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mitchell County · Georgia
NCES ID 130369003832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Mitchell County Elementary School shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130369003832 · Baconton, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 10.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell County Primary School (343 students)
Mitchell County Elementary School shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mitchell County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell Count
Mitchell County Primary School
343 students
- Mitchell Count
Mitchell County High School
334 students
- This school
Mitchell County Elementary School
276 students
- Mitchell Count
Mitchell County Middle School
250 students
What this shows Mitchell County Elementary School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell County Elementary School compares
Mitchell County Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$20,008
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.4%
White 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Mitchell County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Mitchell County reports $20,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mitchell County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mitchell County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell County Elementary School
How many students attend Mitchell County Elementary School?
Mitchell County Elementary School has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baconton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell County Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Mitchell County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Mitchell County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell County Elementary School is African American at 84.4% of enrollment, in Baconton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell County Elementary School?
Mitchell County 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).
What other schools are in Mitchell County?
Besides Mitchell County Elementary School, Mitchell County also operates Mitchell County Primary School (343 students), Mitchell County High School (334 students), and Mitchell County Middle School (250 students). See the Mitchell County district page for the complete list.