- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warner Robins, GA
Pearl Stephens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pearl Stephens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130288002131
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl Stephens Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Warner Robins · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl Stephens Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Stephens Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Warner Robins, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288002131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Pearl Stephens Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130288002131 · Warner Robins, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 14.1:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
Pearl Stephens Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pearl Stephens Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston County
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- Veterans High
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- This school 436
Pearl Stephens Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Pearl Stephens Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl Stephens Elementary School compares
Pearl Stephens 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,044
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
White 9.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: African American at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Pearl Stephens Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearl Stephens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl Stephens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Warner Robins
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl Stephens Elementary School
How many students attend Pearl Stephens Elementary School?
Pearl Stephens Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warner Robins, GA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Stephens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Stephens Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Pearl Stephens Elementary School?
84.0% of students at Pearl Stephens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl Stephens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pearl Stephens Elementary School is African American at 66.5% of enrollment, in Warner Robins, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl Stephens Elementary School?
Pearl Stephens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Pearl Stephens Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Warner Robins?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Stephens Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Warner Robins, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warner Robins on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Pearl Stephens Elementary School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.