Enrollment
628
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, GA
Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130270002007
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, GA.
School address
District: Harris County · Georgia
NCES ID 130270002007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Elementary School
Park Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hamilton, Georgia, enrolling 628 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 628 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #305, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 628 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Harris County also operates Harris County High School (1,733 students) and Harris County Carver Middle School (849 students) alongside Park 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 Park Elementary School compares
Park 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,696
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 62.9%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Park 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 Harris County, which includes Park Elementary School.
$12,696
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 42.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris County Carver Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~628 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary School
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Elementary School?
41.6% of students at Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Elementary School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Hamilton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton on the city page.
Is Park Elementary School a good school?
Park Elementary School earns 39/100 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 Harris County?
Besides Park Elementary School, Harris County also operates Harris County High School (1,733 students), Harris County Carver Middle School (849 students), and Creekside School (780 students). See the Harris County district page for the complete list.
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