- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Spring, GA
Rock Spring Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rock Spring Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130537001764
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Spring Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rock Spring · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Spring Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Spring Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rock Spring, GA.
School address
District: Walker County · Georgia
NCES ID 130537001764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Rock Spring Elementary School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130537001764 · Rock Spring, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 10.7:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeland High School (1,284 students)
Rock Spring Elementary School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rock Spring Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
1,284 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,157 students
- Saddle Ridge E
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
772 students
- Cherokee Ridge
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
548 students
- Lafayette Midd 499
Lafayette Middle School
499 students
- This school 419
Rock Spring Elementary School
419 students
What this shows Rock Spring Elementary School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Spring Elementary School compares
Rock Spring 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Georgia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Rock Spring Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Spring Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Ridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Spring Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Rock Spring
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Spring Elementary School
How many students attend Rock Spring Elementary School?
Rock Spring Elementary School has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Spring, GA. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Spring Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Spring Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Rock Spring Elementary School?
43.4% of students at Rock Spring Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Spring Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Spring Elementary School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Rock Spring, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Spring Elementary School?
Rock Spring Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Rock Spring Elementary School rank among schools in Rock Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Spring Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rock Spring, 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 Walker County?
Besides Rock Spring Elementary School, Walker County also operates Ridgeland High School (1,284 students), Lafayette High School (1,157 students), and Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School (772 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.