- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zebulon, GA
Pike County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pike County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130417001042
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pike County Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Zebulon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pike County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pike County Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Zebulon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pike County Elementary School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 56.5 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130417001042 · Zebulon, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 13.7:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike County High School (1,075 students)
Pike County Elementary School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 56.5 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pike County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pike County Hi
Pike County High School
1,075 students
- Pike County Pr
Pike County Primary School
805 students
- Pike County Mi
Pike County Middle School
777 students
- This school
Pike County Elementary School
768 students
- Zebulon High S 34
Zebulon High School
34 students
What this shows Pike County Elementary School reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pike County Elementary School compares
Pike County 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,753
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 768 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Pike County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $11,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pike County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pike County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pike County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zebulon High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pike County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pike County Elementary School
How many students attend Pike County Elementary School?
Pike County Elementary School has 768 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zebulon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike County Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Pike County Elementary School?
26.7% of students at Pike County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pike County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pike County Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Zebulon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pike County Elementary School?
Pike County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Pike County Elementary School rank among public schools in Zebulon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pike County Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Zebulon, 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 Zebulon on the city page.
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Pike County Elementary School, Pike County also operates Pike County High School (1,075 students), Pike County Primary School (805 students), and Pike County Middle School (777 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.