- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Satilla Elementary School held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 130135001884 · Douglas, GA Other · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 16.5:1 · 96.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Coffee Middle School (1,591 students)
Satilla Elementary School held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Satilla Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coffee Middle
Coffee Middle School
1,591 students
- Coffee County
Coffee County High School
1,373 students
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elementary
675 students
- This school
Satilla Elementary School
661 students
- Westside Eleme 625
Westside Elementary School
625 students
- Eastside Eleme 575
Eastside Elementary School
575 students
What this shows Satilla Elementary School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Satilla Elementary School compares
Satilla 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,518
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 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.
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
District finance for Coffee County reports $13,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,373
- 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.
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 (~661 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.