Enrollment
521
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oglethorpe County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oglethorpe County Elementary School
Oglethorpe County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lexington, Georgia, enrolling 521 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 369 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #112.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oglethorpe County also operates Oglethorpe County High School (690 students) and Oglethorpe County Primary School (559 students) alongside Oglethorpe County 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 Oglethorpe County Elementary School compares
Oglethorpe County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oglethorpe County, which includes Oglethorpe County Elementary School.
$12,862
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 47.4%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~521 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Oglethorpe County Elementary School a good school?
Oglethorpe County Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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