Enrollment
831
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130477004426
North Tattnall Elementary School — Collins, GA
Federal NCES profile for North Tattnall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Tattnall County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Tattnall Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Tattnall Elementary School reports 831 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 71.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% above the Georgia average and 51% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tattnall County spends $20,074 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.5% from local sources (property taxes), 53.2% from the state, and 27.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Tattnall Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 29% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 70% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 29% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 20% in Georgia — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,074
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 831 Top 70% in Georgia — larger than 30% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 71.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.4% +29% vs state
NCES ID 130477004426
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 21.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tattnall County, which includes North Tattnall Elementary School.
$20,074
Per student
+28%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 53.2%
Federal 27.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about North Tattnall Elementary School
How many students attend North Tattnall Elementary School?
North Tattnall Elementary School has 831 students enrolled. It is a other school in Collins, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Tattnall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Tattnall Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Tattnall Elementary School?
78.4% of students at North Tattnall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Tattnall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Tattnall Elementary School is White at 46.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Collins, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Tattnall Elementary School?
North Tattnall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.