- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eastman, GA
South Dodge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Dodge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130177002113
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Dodge Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Eastman · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Dodge Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Dodge Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Eastman, GA.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
675 on latest CCD 130177002113 · Eastman, GA Other · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 13.5:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodge County High School (809 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 6 public schools in Eastman. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South Dodge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dodge County H
Dodge County High School
809 students
- This school
South Dodge Elementary School
675 students
- North Dodge El
North Dodge Elementary School
598 students
- Dodge County M
Dodge County Middle School
596 students
- Dac (Dodge Cou 51
Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)
51 students
What this shows South Dodge Elementary School reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Dodge Elementary School compares
South Dodge Elementary School vs Georgia and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$14,031
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 675 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dodge County reports $14,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Dodge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Dodge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dodge County Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Dodge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Eastman
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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Dodge Elementary School
How many students attend South Dodge Elementary School?
South Dodge Elementary School has 675 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eastman, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Dodge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Dodge Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 South Dodge Elementary School?
91.4% of students at South Dodge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Dodge Elementary School?
South Dodge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 South Dodge Elementary School rank among public schools in Eastman?
By Resource Investment Index, South Dodge Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Eastman, 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 Eastman on the city page.
What other schools are in Dodge County?
Besides South Dodge Elementary School, Dodge County also operates Dodge County High School (809 students), North Dodge Elementary School (598 students), and Dodge County Middle School (596 students). See the Dodge County district page for the complete list.