- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quitman, GA
Quitman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Quitman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130054000141
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quitman Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Quitman · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Quitman Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Quitman, GA.
School address
District: Brooks County · Georgia
NCES ID 130054000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Quitman Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 130054000141 · Quitman, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 13.9:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooks County High School (542 students)
Quitman Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Quitman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Quitman Elementary School
596 students
- Brooks County
Brooks County High School
542 students
- Brooks County
Brooks County Middle School
489 students
- North Brooks E
North Brooks Elementary School
354 students
- Delta Innovati 107
Delta Innovative School
107 students
- Brooks County 91
Brooks County Early Learning Center
91 students
What this shows Quitman Elementary School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quitman Elementary School compares
Quitman 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$15,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.0%
White 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Quitman Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brooks County reports $15,866 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quitman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Brooks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta Innovative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks County Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quitman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quitman Elementary School
How many students attend Quitman Elementary School?
Quitman Elementary School has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quitman, GA. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Quitman Elementary School?
96.9% of students at Quitman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quitman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Quitman Elementary School is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Quitman, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quitman Elementary School?
Quitman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Quitman Elementary School rank among public schools in Quitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Quitman, 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 Quitman on the city page.
What other schools are in Brooks County?
Besides Quitman Elementary School, Brooks County also operates Brooks County High School (542 students), Brooks County Middle School (489 students), and North Brooks Elementary School (354 students). See the Brooks County district page for the complete list.