- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oconee County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130396001464
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oconee County Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Watkinsville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oconee County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oconee County Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Watkinsville, GA.
School address
District: Oconee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130396001464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Oconee County Elementary School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 130396001464 · Watkinsville, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 10.6:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: North Oconee High School (1,432 students)
Oconee County Elementary School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Oconee County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Oconee H
North Oconee High School
1,432 students
- Oconee County
Oconee County High School
1,313 students
- Oconee County
Oconee County Middle School
940 students
- Rocky Branch E
Rocky Branch Elementary School
599 students
- Malcom Bridge
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
591 students
- This school 404
Oconee County Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Oconee County Elementary School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oconee County Elementary School compares
Oconee 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 | 13.2% | ▼ 78% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 81% | - | - |
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.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
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
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,903
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 404 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 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Oconee County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconee County reports $11,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oconee County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oconee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oconee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oconee County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malcom Bridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oconee County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oconee County Elementary School
How many students attend Oconee County Elementary School?
Oconee County Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watkinsville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oconee County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oconee 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 Oconee County Elementary School?
13.2% of students at Oconee County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oconee County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oconee County Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Watkinsville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oconee County Elementary School?
Oconee County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
How does Oconee County Elementary School rank among public schools in Watkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oconee County Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Watkinsville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Watkinsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Oconee County?
Besides Oconee County Elementary School, Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students), Oconee County High School (1,313 students), and Oconee County Middle School (940 students). See the Oconee County district page for the complete list.