Enrollment
831
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Collins, GA
North Tattnall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Tattnall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130477004426
👥 S:T ratio 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Tattnall Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 831
- students enrolled
North Tattnall Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tattnall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130477004426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-19% 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
What stands out at North Tattnall Elementary School
North Tattnall Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Collins, Georgia, enrolling 831 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 831 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 316 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 68/100).
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Tattnall County also operates Tattnall County High School (1,043 students) and South Tattnall Elementary School (831 students) alongside North Tattnall 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 North Tattnall Elementary School compares
North Tattnall 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Georgia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,310
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, North Tattnall Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tattnall County, which includes North Tattnall Elementary School.
$14,310
Per student
+3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How North Tattnall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tattnall County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Tattnall Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Tattnall Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Tattnall Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Tattnall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~831 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 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% of enrollment, in Collins, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Tattnall Elementary School?
North Tattnall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is North Tattnall Elementary School a good school?
North Tattnall Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. 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 Tattnall County?
Besides North Tattnall Elementary School, Tattnall County also operates Tattnall County High School (1,043 students), South Tattnall Elementary School (831 students), and North Tattnall Middle School (431 students). See the Tattnall County district page for the complete list.
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