- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, GA
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology
Federal NCES profile for St. Marys Video and Communication Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130387001435
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #14 of 14
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Marys Video and Communication Technology ranks #14 of 14 elementary schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387001435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 130387001435 · Columbus, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 19.6:1 · 96.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- This school 450
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology
450 students
What this shows St. Marys Video and Communication Technology reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Marys Video and Communication Technology compares
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$13,792
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 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Marys Video and Communication Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Marys Video and Communication Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Standard public school
552 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Waddell Elementary School
Standard public school
520 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Blanchard Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 15:1 students per teacher
Gentian Elementary School
Standard public school
442 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Allen Elementary School
Standard public school
436 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Marys Video and Communication Technology
How many students attend St. Marys Video and Communication Technology?
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Marys Video and Communication Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Marys Video and Communication Technology is 19.6:1, which is 36% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Marys Video and Communication Technology?
96.7% of students at St. Marys Video and Communication Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Marys Video and Communication Technology?
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 St. Marys Video and Communication Technology rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Marys Video and Communication Technology ranks #14 of 14 elementary schools in Columbus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides St. Marys Video and Communication Technology, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.