- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ludowici, GA
Smiley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smiley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130336002409
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smiley Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ludowici · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Smiley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smiley Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ludowici, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Smiley Elementary School held near 1,286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 130336002409 · Ludowici, GA Other · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 12:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Long County High School (1,353 students)
Smiley Elementary School held near 1,286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Smiley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Long County Hi
Long County High School
1,353 students
- Long County Mi
Long County Middle School
1,007 students
- This school
Smiley Elementary School
765 students
- Mcclelland Ele
Mcclelland Elementary School
694 students
What this shows Smiley Elementary School reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smiley Elementary School compares
Smiley 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Georgia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$10,699
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
African American 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Smiley Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long County reports $10,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smiley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcclelland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smiley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smiley Elementary School
How many students attend Smiley Elementary School?
Smiley Elementary School has 765 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ludowici, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,258 (2022-23) → 1,286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smiley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smiley Elementary School is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smiley Elementary School?
54.0% of students at Smiley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smiley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smiley Elementary School is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Ludowici, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smiley Elementary School?
Smiley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Smiley Elementary School rank among public schools in Ludowici?
By Resource Investment Index, Smiley Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ludowici, 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 Long County?
Besides Smiley Elementary School, Long County also operates Long County High School (1,353 students), Long County Middle School (1,007 students), and Mcclelland Elementary School (694 students). See the Long County district page for the complete list.