- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Social Circle, GA
Social Circle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Social Circle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130454001616
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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
Social Circle Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Social Circle · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Social Circle Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Social Circle Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Social Circle, GA.
School address
District: Social Circle City · Georgia
NCES ID 130454001616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Social Circle Elementary School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 130454001616 · Social Circle, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 16.1:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Social Circle High School (629 students)
Social Circle Elementary School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Social Circle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Social Circle
Social Circle High School
629 students
- Social Circle
Social Circle Primary School
523 students
- Social Circle
Social Circle Middle School
444 students
- This school
Social Circle Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Social Circle Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Social Circle Elementary School compares
Social Circle Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
African American 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Social Circle Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Social Circle City reports $14,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Social Circle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Circle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Social Circle Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Social Circle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Social Circle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Social Circle Elementary School
How many students attend Social Circle Elementary School?
Social Circle Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Social Circle, GA. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Social Circle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Social Circle Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Social Circle Elementary School?
38.0% of students at Social Circle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Social Circle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Social Circle Elementary School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Social Circle, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Social Circle Elementary School?
Social Circle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Social Circle Elementary School rank among public schools in Social Circle?
By Resource Investment Index, Social Circle Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Social Circle, 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 Social Circle City?
Besides Social Circle Elementary School, Social Circle City also operates Social Circle High School (629 students), Social Circle Primary School (523 students), and Social Circle Middle School (444 students). See the Social Circle City district page for the complete list.