- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Park Elementary School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130270002007 · Hamilton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 15:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Harris County High School (1,733 students)
Park Elementary School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harris County
Harris County High School
1,733 students
- Harris County
Harris County Carver Middle School
849 students
- Creekside Scho
Creekside School
780 students
- Pine Ridge Ele 635
Pine Ridge Elementary School
635 students
- This school 628
Park Elementary School
628 students
- Mulberry Creek 529
Mulberry Creek Elementary School
529 students
What this shows Park Elementary School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elementary School compares
Park 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,002
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 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.
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
District finance for Harris County reports $13,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~628 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.