Enrollment
481
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Statesboro, GA
Nevils Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nevils Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130063003549
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevils Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Statesboro · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevils Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevils Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Statesboro, GA.
School address
District: Bulloch County · Georgia
NCES ID 130063003549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nevils Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nevils Elementary School
Nevils Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Statesboro, Georgia, enrolling 481 students.
At 13.7:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 38.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 481 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Statesboro's public schools, it stands alongside Julia P. Bryant Elementary School (712 students): Nevils Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 13.4:1).
Bulloch County also operates Statesboro High School (1,801 students) and Southeast Bulloch High School (1,118 students) alongside Nevils 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 Nevils Elementary School compares
Nevils 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,521
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 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 74.2%
African American 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Nevils Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bulloch County, which includes Nevils Elementary School.
$12,521
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 44.2%
Federal 18.4%
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 Nevils Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklet Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Chapel Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nevils Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,801
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Statesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
Standard public school
689 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Langston Chapel Elementary School
Standard public school
647 students 11:1 students per teacher
Mattie Lively Elementary School
Standard public school
607 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Statesboro Steam Academy
Standard public school
195 students 13:1 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 (~481 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nevils Elementary School
How many students attend Nevils Elementary School?
Nevils Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Statesboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevils Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevils Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Nevils Elementary School?
38.5% of students at Nevils Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevils Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nevils Elementary School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Statesboro, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevils Elementary School?
Nevils Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Nevils Elementary School rank among schools in Statesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevils Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Statesboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Statesboro on the city page.
Is Nevils Elementary School a good school?
Nevils Elementary School earns 44/100 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 Bulloch County?
Besides Nevils Elementary School, Bulloch County also operates Statesboro High School (1,801 students), Southeast Bulloch High School (1,118 students), and Southeast Bulloch Middle School (884 students). See the Bulloch County district page for the complete list.
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