- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomasville, GA
Scott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130495001675
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Thomasville, GA.
School address
District: Thomasville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130495001675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Scott Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 130495001675 · Thomasville, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 15.2:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomasville High School (742 students)
Scott Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Scott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomasville Hi
Thomasville High School
742 students
- Jerger Element
Jerger Elementary School
708 students
- Macintyre Park
Macintyre Park Middle School
530 students
- This school
Scott Elementary School
379 students
- Harper Element 263
Harper Elementary School
263 students
What this shows Scott Elementary School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott Elementary School compares
Scott 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$14,903
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
White 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Scott Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thomasville City reports $14,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jerger Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macintyre Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Thomasville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hand in Hand Primary
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Jerger Elementary School
Standard public school
708 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Harper Elementary School
Standard public school
263 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Bishop Hall Charter School
Alternative education program
143 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott Elementary School
How many students attend Scott Elementary School?
Scott Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thomasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott Elementary School?
91.4% of students at Scott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scott Elementary School is African American at 86.0% of enrollment, in Thomasville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Elementary School?
Scott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Scott Elementary School rank among schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Thomasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thomasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Thomasville City?
Besides Scott Elementary School, Thomasville City also operates Thomasville High School (742 students), Jerger Elementary School (708 students), and Macintyre Park Middle School (530 students). See the Thomasville City district page for the complete list.