- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, GA
Radium Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Radium Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130183000836
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Radium Springs Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #12 of 12
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Radium Springs Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Radium Springs Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Albany, GA.
School address
District: Dougherty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130183000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Radium Springs Elementary School grew from 423 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 130183000836 · Albany, GA Other · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 22:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Westover High School (1,234 students)
Radium Springs Elementary School grew from 423 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Radium Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westover High
Westover High School
1,234 students
- Dougherty Comp
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
1,191 students
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,189 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary School
833 students
- Merry Acres Mi
Merry Acres Middle School
807 students
- This school
Radium Springs Elementary School
682 students
What this shows Radium Springs Elementary School reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Radium Springs Elementary School compares
Radium Springs Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 53% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
White 4.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Radium Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dougherty County reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Radium Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merry Acres Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Radium Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Albany
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Live Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
833 students 16:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Lake Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Alice Coachman Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Robert H Harvey Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 13.1:1 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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Radium Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Radium Springs Elementary School?
Radium Springs Elementary School has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, GA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Radium Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Radium Springs Elementary School is 22:1, which is 53% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Radium Springs Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Radium Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Radium Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Radium Springs Elementary School is African American at 83.6% of enrollment, in Albany, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Radium Springs Elementary School?
Radium Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Radium Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Radium Springs Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Albany, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Dougherty County?
Besides Radium Springs Elementary School, Dougherty County also operates Westover High School (1,234 students), Dougherty Comprehensive High School (1,191 students), and Monroe High School (1,189 students). See the Dougherty County district page for the complete list.