Enrollment
599
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bogart, GA
Rocky Branch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Branch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130396002587
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Branch Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Bogart · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Branch Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Branch Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bogart, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky Branch Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocky Branch Elementary School
Rocky Branch Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bogart, Georgia, enrolling 599 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Georgia average.
With 599 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 599 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bogart's public schools, it stands alongside Cleveland Road Elementary School (256 students): Rocky Branch Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 6.9:1).
Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students) and Oconee County High School (1,313 students) alongside Rocky Branch 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 Rocky Branch Elementary School compares
Rocky Branch 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 92% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,221
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 75.8%
Asian 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Rocky Branch Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconee County, which includes Rocky Branch Elementary School.
$11,221
Per student
-19%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 44.3%
Federal 7.2%
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 Rocky Branch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oconee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oconee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oconee County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malcom Bridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colham Ferry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Branch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Bogart
1 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 (~599 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rocky Branch Elementary School
How many students attend Rocky Branch Elementary School?
Rocky Branch Elementary School has 599 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bogart, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Branch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Branch Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Branch Elementary School?
5.0% of students at Rocky Branch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Branch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Branch Elementary School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Bogart, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Branch Elementary School?
Rocky Branch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Rocky Branch Elementary School rank among public schools in Bogart?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Branch Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bogart, 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 Bogart on the city page.
Is Rocky Branch Elementary School a good school?
Rocky Branch Elementary School earns 49/100 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 Oconee County?
Besides Rocky Branch Elementary School, Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students), Oconee County High School (1,313 students), and Oconee County Middle School (940 students). See the Oconee County district page for the complete list.
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