- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, GA
Porterdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Porterdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130393001459
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Porterdale Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Porterdale Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Porterdale Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Covington, GA.
School address
District: Newton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130393001459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Porterdale Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130393001459 · Covington, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 13.1:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton High School (2,499 students)
Porterdale Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Porterdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton High Sc
Newton High School
2,499 students
- Alcovy High Sc
Alcovy High School
1,968 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,590 students
- Newton County
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett
1,095 students
- Live Oak Eleme 936
Live Oak Elementary
936 students
- This school 405
Porterdale Elementary School
405 students
What this shows Porterdale Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Porterdale Elementary School compares
Porterdale 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$14,013
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
White 5.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Porterdale Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton County reports $14,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Porterdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcovy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton County Theme School at Ficquett | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Porterdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Covington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Live Oak Elementary
Standard public school
936 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
South Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
855 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
721 students 16:1 students per teacher
West Newton Elementary School
Standard public school
698 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Porterdale Elementary School
How many students attend Porterdale Elementary School?
Porterdale Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, GA. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porterdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Porterdale Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Porterdale Elementary School?
84.9% of students at Porterdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Porterdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Porterdale Elementary School is African American at 76.3% of enrollment, in Covington, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Porterdale Elementary School?
Porterdale 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 Porterdale Elementary School rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Porterdale Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Covington, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton County?
Besides Porterdale Elementary School, Newton County also operates Newton High School (2,499 students), Alcovy High School (1,968 students), and Eastside High School (1,590 students). See the Newton County district page for the complete list.