- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, GA
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oglethorpe County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130399002226
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oglethorpe County Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oglethorpe County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oglethorpe County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lexington, GA.
School address
District: Oglethorpe County · Georgia
NCES ID 130399002226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Oglethorpe County Elementary School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 130399002226 · Lexington, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 13.4:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Oglethorpe County High School (690 students)
Oglethorpe County Elementary School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Oglethorpe County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oglethorpe Cou
Oglethorpe County High School
690 students
- Oglethorpe Cou
Oglethorpe County Primary School
559 students
- Oglethorpe Cou
Oglethorpe County Middle School
523 students
- This school
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
521 students
What this shows Oglethorpe County Elementary School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oglethorpe County Elementary School compares
Oglethorpe County 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,653
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Oglethorpe County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oglethorpe County reports $13,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oglethorpe County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oglethorpe County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oglethorpe County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oglethorpe County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oglethorpe County Elementary School
How many students attend Oglethorpe County Elementary School?
Oglethorpe County Elementary School has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, GA. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Oglethorpe County Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Oglethorpe County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oglethorpe County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oglethorpe County Elementary School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Lexington, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oglethorpe County Elementary School?
Oglethorpe County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Oglethorpe County Elementary School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Oglethorpe County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lexington, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oglethorpe County?
Besides Oglethorpe County Elementary School, Oglethorpe County also operates Oglethorpe County High School (690 students), Oglethorpe County Primary School (559 students), and Oglethorpe County Middle School (523 students). See the Oglethorpe County district page for the complete list.