Enrollment
772
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Spring, GA
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130537004121
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rock Spring · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rock Spring, GA.
School address
District: Walker County · Georgia
NCES ID 130537004121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rock Spring, Georgia, enrolling 772 students.
At 13.8:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 772 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 440 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Rock Spring's public schools, it stands alongside Rock Spring Elementary School (419 students): Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 10.7:1).
Walker County also operates Ridgeland High School (1,284 students) and Lafayette High School (1,157 students) alongside Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle 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 Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School compares
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,055
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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 88.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walker County, which includes Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School.
$14,055
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 50.5%
Federal 19.0%
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 Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Rock Spring
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 (~772 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
How many students attend Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School?
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School has 772 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Spring, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School?
41.2% of students at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Rock Spring, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School?
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School rank among schools in Rock Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School ranks #3 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. See all schools in Rock Spring on the city page.
Is Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School a good school?
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Walker County?
Besides Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School, Walker County also operates Ridgeland High School (1,284 students), Lafayette High School (1,157 students), and Cherokee Ridge Elementary (548 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.
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