Enrollment
436
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pearl Stephens Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pearl Stephens Elementary School
Pearl Stephens Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Warner Robins, Georgia, enrolling 436 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 436 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 324 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Warner Robins's elementary schools, it stands alongside David a. Perdue Elementary School (617 students): Pearl Stephens Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 16.2:1).
Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students) and Northside High School (1,949 students) alongside Pearl Stephens 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 Pearl Stephens Elementary School compares
Pearl Stephens 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,206
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
Counselors1.1 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Pearl Stephens Elementary School.
$13,206
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 52.2%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~436 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pearl Stephens Elementary School a good school?
Pearl Stephens Elementary School earns 46/100 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 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.
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