Enrollment
517
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royston, GA
Royston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Royston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130225000963
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royston Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 517
- students enrolled
Royston Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Franklin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130225000963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royston Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royston Elementary School
Royston Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Royston, Georgia, enrolling 517 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.6% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 517 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 328 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #316, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 517 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (1,043 students) and Franklin County Middle School (805 students) alongside Royston 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 Royston Elementary School compares
Royston 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 | 60.6% | ▼ 0% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
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
41.0%
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
$12,631
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 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 67.1%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Royston Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes Royston Elementary School.
$12,631
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.0%
State 41.3%
Federal 14.7%
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 Royston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carnesville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lavonia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 (~517 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Royston Elementary School
How many students attend Royston Elementary School?
Royston Elementary School has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royston, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royston 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 Royston Elementary School?
60.6% of students at Royston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Royston Elementary School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Royston, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royston Elementary School?
Royston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
Is Royston Elementary School a good school?
Royston Elementary School earns 28/100 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 Franklin County?
Besides Royston Elementary School, Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (1,043 students), Franklin County Middle School (805 students), and Carnesville Elementary School (637 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.
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