Enrollment
675
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Dodge Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Dodge Elementary School
South Dodge Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eastman, Georgia, enrolling 675 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 91.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 675 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 524 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #451, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 675 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Eastman's public schools, it stands alongside Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) (51 students): South Dodge Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 51:1).
Dodge County also operates Dodge County High School (809 students) and North Dodge Elementary School (598 students) alongside South Dodge 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 South Dodge Elementary School compares
South Dodge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,681
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
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dodge County, which includes South Dodge Elementary School.
$12,681
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 59.7%
Federal 17.1%
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 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
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Dodge Elementary School a good school?
South Dodge Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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