Enrollment
1,033
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rincon, GA
Rincon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rincon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130198000892
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rincon Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Rincon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rincon Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rincon Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rincon, GA.
School address
District: Effingham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130198000892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rincon Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rincon Elementary School
Rincon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rincon, Georgia, enrolling 1,033 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,033 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #170.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 517 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Rincon's public schools, it stands alongside Ebenezer Elementary School (995 students): Rincon Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.8:1).
Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students) and South Effingham High School (1,906 students) alongside Rincon 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 Rincon Elementary School compares
Rincon 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,033
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,725
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
White 50.9%
African American 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Rincon 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 Effingham County, which includes Rincon Elementary School.
$11,725
Per student
-15%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 13.8%
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 Rincon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Effingham County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ebenezer Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rincon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Rincon
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,033 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rincon Elementary School
How many students attend Rincon Elementary School?
Rincon Elementary School has 1,033 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rincon, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rincon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rincon Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rincon Elementary School?
38.7% of students at Rincon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rincon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rincon Elementary School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Rincon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rincon Elementary School?
Rincon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Rincon Elementary School rank among schools in Rincon?
By Resource Investment Index, Rincon Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rincon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rincon on the city page.
Is Rincon Elementary School a good school?
Rincon Elementary School earns 42/100 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 Effingham County?
Besides Rincon Elementary School, Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students), South Effingham High School (1,906 students), and South Effingham Middle School (1,161 students). See the Effingham County district page for the complete list.
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