- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vidalia, GA
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130534001737
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vidalia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130534001737 · Vidalia, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 14.1:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Vidalia Comprehensive High School (703 students)
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vidalia Compre
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
703 students
- This school
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
622 students
- J. R. Trippe M
J. R. Trippe Middle School
498 students
- J. D. Dickerso
J. D. Dickerson Primary School
456 students
What this shows Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School compares
Sally Dailey Meadows 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vidalia City reports $14,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia Comprehensive High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. R. Trippe Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. D. Dickerson Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
How many students attend Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School?
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vidalia, GA. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School?
86.4% of students at Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Vidalia, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School?
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School rank among public schools in Vidalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, 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 Vidalia City?
Besides Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School, Vidalia City also operates Vidalia Comprehensive High School (703 students), J. R. Trippe Middle School (498 students), and J. D. Dickerson Primary School (456 students). See the Vidalia City district page for the complete list.