Enrollment
294
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cuthbert, GA
Randolph County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Randolph County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130435001524
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randolph County Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cuthbert · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Randolph County Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cuthbert, GA.
School address
District: Randolph County · Georgia
NCES ID 130435001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Randolph County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Randolph County Elementary School
Randolph County Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Cuthbert, Georgia, enrolling 294 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 294 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #184, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Randolph County spends $20,934 per pupil, 51% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 36.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Randolph County also operates Randolph Clay High School (202 students) and Randolph County Middle School (139 students) alongside Randolph County 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 Randolph County Elementary School compares
Randolph County 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$20,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 93.9%
Two or More 3.4%
White 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Randolph County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph County, which includes Randolph County Elementary School.
$20,934
Per student
+51%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 30.5%
Federal 36.2%
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 Randolph County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Clay High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randolph County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randolph County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other 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 (~294 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Randolph County Elementary School
How many students attend Randolph County Elementary School?
Randolph County Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cuthbert, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph County Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randolph County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Randolph County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randolph County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Randolph County Elementary School is African American at 93.9% of enrollment, in Cuthbert, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randolph County Elementary School?
Randolph County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Randolph County Elementary School rank among public schools in Cuthbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cuthbert, 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 Cuthbert on the city page.
Is Randolph County Elementary School a good school?
Randolph County Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 Randolph County?
Besides Randolph County Elementary School, Randolph County also operates Randolph Clay High School (202 students) and Randolph County Middle School (139 students). See the Randolph County district page for the complete list.
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