Enrollment
696
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, GA
Rocky Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282003824
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Creek Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in Hampton, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky Creek Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocky Creek Elementary
Rocky Creek Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hampton, Georgia, enrolling 696 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Georgia schools and 27% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 696 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 447 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #336, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and White (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hampton's public schools, it stands alongside Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy (1,048 students): Rocky Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 22.3:1).
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Rocky Creek Elementary.
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 Creek Elementary compares
Rocky Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$12,402
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 64.8%
White 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Rocky Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Rocky Creek Elementary.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Hampton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy
Standard public school
1,048 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Dutchtown Elementary School
Standard public school
962 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne Elementary School
Standard public school
813 students 14:1 students per teacher
Kemp Primary
Standard public school
626 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hampton Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~696 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rocky Creek Elementary
How many students attend Rocky Creek Elementary?
Rocky Creek Elementary has 696 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Creek Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Creek Elementary?
42.1% of students at Rocky Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Creek Elementary is African American at 64.8% of enrollment, in Hampton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Creek Elementary?
Rocky Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Rocky Creek Elementary rank among schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in Hampton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hampton on the city page.
Is Rocky Creek Elementary a good school?
Rocky Creek Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 Henry County?
Besides Rocky Creek Elementary, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.
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