Enrollment
752
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brunswick, GA
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Satilla Marsh Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130240002191
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Satilla Marsh Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Satilla Marsh Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Satilla Marsh Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Brunswick, GA.
School address
District: Glynn County · Georgia
NCES ID 130240002191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Satilla Marsh Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Satilla Marsh Elementary School
Satilla Marsh Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brunswick, Georgia, enrolling 752 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 752 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #264.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 752 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brunswick's public schools, it stands alongside Sterling Elementary School (767 students): Satilla Marsh Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 13.7:1).
Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students) and Glynn Academy (1,911 students) alongside Satilla Marsh 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 Marsh Elementary School compares
Satilla Marsh 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 752 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 71.4%
African American 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Satilla Marsh Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glynn County, which includes Satilla Marsh Elementary School.
$13,446
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 28.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 Marsh Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glynn Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Macon Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Needwood Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Satilla Marsh Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Brunswick
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sterling Elementary School
Standard public school
767 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Altama Elementary School
Standard public school
672 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Golden Isles Elementary School
Standard public school
619 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Greer Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Glyndale Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Burroughs-Molette Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~752 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Satilla Marsh Elementary School
How many students attend Satilla Marsh Elementary School?
Satilla Marsh Elementary School has 752 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brunswick, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Satilla Marsh Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Satilla Marsh Elementary School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Satilla Marsh Elementary School?
36.7% of students at Satilla Marsh Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Satilla Marsh Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Satilla Marsh Elementary School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Brunswick, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Satilla Marsh Elementary School?
Satilla Marsh Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Marsh Elementary School rank among schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Satilla Marsh Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Brunswick, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brunswick on the city page.
Is Satilla Marsh Elementary School a good school?
Satilla Marsh Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Glynn County?
Besides Satilla Marsh Elementary School, Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students), Glynn Academy (1,911 students), and Jane Macon Middle (801 students). See the Glynn County district page for the complete list.
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