- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Appling, GA
North Columbia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Columbia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130141000604
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Columbia Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 460
- students enrolled
North Columbia Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
North Columbia Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130141000604 · Appling, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 14.4:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Grovetown High School (2,256 students)
North Columbia Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Columbia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grovetown High
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- Evans High Sch
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- This school 460
North Columbia Elementary School
460 students
What this shows North Columbia Elementary School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Columbia Elementary School compares
North Columbia 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 76% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,853
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, North Columbia Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Columbia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Columbia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Columbia Elementary School
How many students attend North Columbia Elementary School?
North Columbia Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Appling, GA. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Columbia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Columbia Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Columbia Elementary School?
14.6% of students at North Columbia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Columbia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Columbia Elementary School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Appling, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Columbia Elementary School?
North Columbia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Columbia County?
Besides North Columbia Elementary School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.