- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macon, GA
Southfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130042004204
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southfield Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #11 of 26
- schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southfield Elementary School ranks #11 of 26 schools in Macon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Southfield Elementary School shrank from 737 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.1 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 130042004204 · Macon, GA Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 11.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard High School (1,145 students)
Southfield Elementary School shrank from 737 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 53.1 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Southfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howard High Sc
Howard High School
1,145 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,013 students
- Howard Middle
Howard Middle School
973 students
- Rutland High S
Rutland High School
921 students
- Weaver Middle
Weaver Middle School
894 students
- This school
Southfield Elementary School
630 students
What this shows Southfield Elementary School reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southfield Elementary School compares
Southfield Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Georgia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.9%
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
$14,316
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 5.1%
White 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Southfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bibb County reports $14,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weaver Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Macon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Academy for Classical Education
Standard public school
1,808 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Standard public school
675 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Springdale Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 16:1 students per teacher
Heard Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southfield Elementary School
How many students attend Southfield Elementary School?
Southfield Elementary School has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southfield Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Southfield Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Southfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southfield Elementary School is African American at 75.9% of enrollment, in Macon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southfield Elementary School?
Southfield 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 Southfield Elementary School rank among schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Southfield Elementary School ranks #11 of 26 schools in Macon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macon on the city page.
What other schools are in Bibb County?
Besides Southfield Elementary School, Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students), Westside High School (1,013 students), and Howard Middle School (973 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.