- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Guyton, GA
South Effingham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Effingham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130198001954
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Effingham Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Guyton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Effingham Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Effingham Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Guyton, GA.
School address
District: Effingham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130198001954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
South Effingham Elementary School held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.5 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 130198001954 · Guyton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
863 enr · 14.1:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Effingham County High School (2,199 students)
South Effingham Elementary School held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.5 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South Effingham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Effingham Coun
Effingham County High School
2,199 students
- South Effingha
South Effingham High School
1,906 students
- South Effingha
South Effingham Middle School
1,161 students
- Effingham Coun
Effingham County Middle School
1,150 students
- Ebenezer Middl
Ebenezer Middle School
1,039 students
- This school 863
South Effingham Elementary School
863 students
What this shows South Effingham Elementary School reports 863 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Effingham Elementary School compares
South Effingham 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 72% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 863 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
863
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,037
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 863 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 13.4%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, South Effingham Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Effingham County reports $12,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Effingham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Effingham County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ebenezer Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Effingham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Guyton
3 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 (~863 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Effingham Elementary School
How many students attend South Effingham Elementary School?
South Effingham Elementary School has 863 students enrolled. It is a public school in Guyton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 906 (2022-23) → 920 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Effingham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Effingham Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Effingham Elementary School?
17.1% of students at South Effingham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Effingham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Effingham Elementary School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Guyton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Effingham Elementary School?
South Effingham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 South Effingham Elementary School rank among schools in Guyton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Effingham Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Guyton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Guyton on the city page.
What other schools are in Effingham County?
Besides South Effingham Elementary School, Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students), South Effingham High School (1,906 students), and South Effingham Middle School (1,161 students). See the Effingham County district page for the complete list.