Enrollment
661
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglas, GA
Satilla Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Satilla Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130135001884
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Satilla Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 96.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Satilla Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Satilla Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Douglas, GA.
School address
District: Coffee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130135001884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Satilla Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Satilla Elementary School
Satilla Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Douglas, Georgia, enrolling 661 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 661 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 485 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #412, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 661 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Douglas's public schools, it stands alongside Indian Creek Elementary (675 students): Satilla Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 15:1).
Coffee County also operates Coffee Middle School (1,591 students) and Coffee County High School (1,373 students) alongside Satilla 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 Satilla Elementary School compares
Satilla 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$12,502
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 661 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 36.3%
African American 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Satilla Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coffee County, which includes Satilla Elementary School.
$12,502
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 53.7%
Federal 21.4%
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 Satilla Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coffee County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Satilla Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Douglas
3 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 (~661 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Satilla Elementary School
How many students attend Satilla Elementary School?
Satilla Elementary School has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglas, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Satilla Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Satilla Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Satilla Elementary School?
96.5% of students at Satilla Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Satilla Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Satilla Elementary School is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Douglas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Satilla Elementary School?
Satilla Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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).
How does Satilla Elementary School rank among schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Satilla Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Douglas, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Douglas on the city page.
Is Satilla Elementary School a good school?
Satilla Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. It is also more 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 Coffee County?
Besides Satilla Elementary School, Coffee County also operates Coffee Middle School (1,591 students), Coffee County High School (1,373 students), and Indian Creek Elementary (675 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.
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