Enrollment
379
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott Elementary School
Scott Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Thomasville, Georgia, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 91.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 379 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 348 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 379 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Thomasville's public schools, it stands alongside Hand in Hand Primary (712 students): Scott Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14.8:1).
Thomasville City also operates Thomasville High School (742 students) and Jerger Elementary School (708 students) alongside Scott 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 Scott Elementary School compares
Scott 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,428
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomasville City, which includes Scott Elementary School.
$14,428
Per student
+4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 36.4%
Federal 21.0%
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 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
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~379 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Scott Elementary School a good school?
Scott Elementary School earns 45/100 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 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.
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