Enrollment
436
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Social Circle Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Social Circle Elementary School
Social Circle Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Social Circle, Georgia, enrolling 436 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 436 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.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 872 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Social Circle City also operates Social Circle High School (629 students) and Social Circle Primary School (523 students) alongside Social Circle 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 Social Circle Elementary School compares
Social Circle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,482
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Social Circle City, which includes Social Circle Elementary School.
$12,482
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 53.9%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary 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 (~436 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Social Circle on the city page.
Is Social Circle Elementary School a good school?
Social Circle Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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