- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
St. George Elementary School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 130099000359 · Folkston, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 13.2:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Folkston Elementary School (545 students)
St. George Elementary School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
St. George Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Folkston Eleme
Folkston Elementary School
545 students
- Bethune Middle
Bethune Middle School
453 students
- Charlton Count
Charlton County High School
417 students
- This school 198
St. George Elementary School
198 students
What this shows St. George Elementary School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. George Elementary School compares
St. George 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,990
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
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.
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
District finance for Charlton County reports $13,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~198 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.