- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omega, GA
Omega Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Omega Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130498001690
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Omega Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 314
- students enrolled
Omega Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Omega Elementary School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130498001690 · Omega, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tift County High School (2,207 students)
Omega Elementary School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Omega Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tift County Hi
Tift County High School
2,207 students
- Eighth Street
Eighth Street Middle School
883 students
- Annie Belle Cl 785
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
785 students
- Northeast Midd 733
Northeast Middle School
733 students
- G. O. Bailey E 531
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
531 students
- This school 314
Omega Elementary School
314 students
What this shows Omega Elementary School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Omega Elementary School compares
Omega 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$12,804
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 36.6%
African American 14.0%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Omega Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tift County reports $12,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Omega Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tift County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eighth Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annie Belle Clark Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G. O. Bailey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Omega Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Omega Elementary School
How many students attend Omega Elementary School?
Omega Elementary School has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omega, GA. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Omega Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Omega Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Omega Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Omega Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Omega Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Omega Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Omega, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Omega Elementary School?
Omega 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).
What other schools are in Tift County?
Besides Omega Elementary School, Tift County also operates Tift County High School (2,207 students), Eighth Street Middle School (883 students), and Annie Belle Clark Elementary School (785 students). See the Tift County district page for the complete list.