Enrollment
596
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quitman Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quitman Elementary School
Quitman Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Quitman, Georgia, enrolling 596 students.
At 13.9:1, 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 96.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 596 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 496 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #393, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (23%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 596 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 32.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brooks County also operates Brooks County High School (542 students) and Brooks County Middle School (489 students) alongside Quitman 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 Quitman Elementary School compares
Quitman 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,943
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brooks County, which includes Quitman Elementary School.
$15,943
Per student
+15%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 41.0%
Federal 32.4%
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 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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~596 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Quitman Elementary School a good school?
Quitman Elementary School earns 32/100 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 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.
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