- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tiger, GA
Rabun County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rabun County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130432001519
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rabun County Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Tiger · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rabun County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rabun County Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tiger, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Rabun County Elementary School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 130432001519 · Tiger, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 13.8:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Rabun County High School (647 students)
Rabun County Elementary School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rabun County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rabun County Elementary School
662 students
- Rabun County H
Rabun County High School
647 students
- Rabun County P
Rabun County Primary School
607 students
- Rabun County M
Rabun County Middle School
341 students
What this shows Rabun County Elementary School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rabun County Elementary School compares
Rabun 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$16,978
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Rabun County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rabun County reports $16,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rabun County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabun County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rabun County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rabun County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rabun County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rabun County Elementary School
How many students attend Rabun County Elementary School?
Rabun County Elementary School has 662 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tiger, GA. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rabun County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rabun County Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Rabun County Elementary School?
44.8% of students at Rabun County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rabun County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rabun County Elementary School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Tiger, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rabun County Elementary School?
Rabun County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Rabun County Elementary School rank among public schools in Tiger?
By Resource Investment Index, Rabun County Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tiger, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rabun County?
Besides Rabun County Elementary School, Rabun County also operates Rabun County High School (647 students), Rabun County Primary School (607 students), and Rabun County Middle School (341 students). See the Rabun County district page for the complete list.