- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pelham, GA
Shiver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shiver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130246001079
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shiver Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shiver Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shiver Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pelham, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Shiver Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 130246001079 · Pelham, GA Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cairo High School (1,317 students)
Shiver Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Shiver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cairo High Sch
Cairo High School
1,317 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
735 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
631 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
610 students
- This school
Shiver Elementary School
579 students
- Whigham Elemen
Whigham Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Shiver Elementary School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shiver Elementary School compares
Shiver 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Georgia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,978
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 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Shiver Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grady County reports $12,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shiver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whigham Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shiver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Pelham
1 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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shiver Elementary School
How many students attend Shiver Elementary School?
Shiver Elementary School has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pelham, GA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shiver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shiver Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shiver Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Shiver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shiver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shiver Elementary School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Pelham, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shiver Elementary School?
Shiver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Shiver Elementary School rank among public schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Shiver Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pelham, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grady County?
Besides Shiver Elementary School, Grady County also operates Cairo High School (1,317 students), Eastside Elementary School (735 students), and Washington Middle School (631 students). See the Grady County district page for the complete list.