- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130537004121 · Rock Spring, GA Other · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 13.8:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeland High School (1,284 students)
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle 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
- This school
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
772 students
- Cherokee Ridge
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
548 students
- Lafayette Midd 499
Lafayette Middle School
499 students
- Gilbert Elemen 476
Gilbert Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School compares
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,698
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
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.
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
District finance for Walker County reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,157
- 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.
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 (~772 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.