- Enrollment
- 1,801
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Statesboro, GA
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sallie Zetterower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130063000288
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Statesboro · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sallie Zetterower Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Statesboro, GA.
School address
District: Bulloch County · Georgia
NCES ID 130063000288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 130063000288 · Statesboro, GA Other · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 13.3:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Statesboro High School (1,801 students)
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Statesboro Hig
Statesboro High School
1,801 students
- Southeast Bull
Southeast Bulloch High School
1,118 students
- Southeast Bull
Southeast Bulloch Middle School
884 students
- Brooklet Eleme
Brooklet Elementary School
808 students
- Langston Chape 718
Langston Chapel Middle School
718 students
- This school 689
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
689 students
What this shows Sallie Zetterower Elementary School reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sallie Zetterower Elementary School compares
Sallie Zetterower Elementary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$14,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 689 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.6%
White 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Sallie Zetterower Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bulloch County reports $14,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sallie Zetterower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklet Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Chapel Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sallie Zetterower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Statesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Langston Chapel Elementary School
Standard public school
647 students 11:1 students per teacher
Mattie Lively Elementary School
Standard public school
607 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nevils Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Statesboro Steam Academy
Standard public school
195 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
How many students attend Sallie Zetterower Elementary School?
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Statesboro, GA. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sallie Zetterower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sallie Zetterower Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Sallie Zetterower Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Sallie Zetterower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sallie Zetterower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sallie Zetterower Elementary School is African American at 56.6% of enrollment, in Statesboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sallie Zetterower Elementary School?
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sallie Zetterower Elementary School rank among schools in Statesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Sallie Zetterower Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Statesboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Statesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Bulloch County?
Besides Sallie Zetterower Elementary School, Bulloch County also operates Statesboro High School (1,801 students), Southeast Bulloch High School (1,118 students), and Southeast Bulloch Middle School (884 students). See the Bulloch County district page for the complete list.