Enrollment
198
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Folkston, GA
St. George Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for St. George Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130099000359
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. George Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Folkston · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
St. George Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. George Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Folkston, GA.
School address
District: Charlton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130099000359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. George Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. George Elementary School
St. George Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Folkston, Georgia, enrolling 198 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.4% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Georgia schools, with 198 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Folkston's public schools, it stands alongside Folkston Elementary School (545 students): St. George Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 15.6:1).
Charlton County also operates Folkston Elementary School (545 students) and Bethune Middle School (453 students) alongside St. George 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 St. George Elementary School compares
St. George 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 9% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,177
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 93.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, St. George 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 Charlton County, which includes St. George Elementary School.
$13,177
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 49.3%
Federal 19.0%
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 St. George Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkston Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethune Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlton County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. George Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Folkston
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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about St. George Elementary School
How many students attend St. George Elementary School?
St. George Elementary School has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Folkston, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. George Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. George Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 St. George Elementary School?
55.4% of students at St. George Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. George Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at St. George Elementary School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Folkston, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. George Elementary School?
St. George Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St. George Elementary School rank among public schools in Folkston?
By Resource Investment Index, St. George Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Folkston, 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 Folkston on the city page.
Is St. George Elementary School a good school?
St. George Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Charlton County?
Besides St. George Elementary School, Charlton County also operates Folkston Elementary School (545 students), Bethune Middle School (453 students), and Charlton County High School (417 students). See the Charlton County district page for the complete list.
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