- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toccoa, GA
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130456004209
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Toccoa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Toccoa, GA.
School address
District: Stephens County · Georgia
NCES ID 130456004209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130456004209 · Toccoa, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 13.4:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephens County High School (1,133 students)
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stephens Count
Stephens County High School
1,133 students
- Stephens Count
Stephens County Middle School
848 students
- Toccoa Element
Toccoa Elementary School
605 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
571 students
- Big a Elementa 403
Big a Elementary School
403 students
- This school 295
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy
295 students
What this shows Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy compares
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$13,185
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stephens County reports $13,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephens County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toccoa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big a Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Toccoa
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy
How many students attend Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy?
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toccoa, GA. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy?
75.0% of students at Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Toccoa, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy?
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy rank among elementary schools in Toccoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Toccoa, 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 Toccoa on the city page.
What other schools are in Stephens County?
Besides Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy, Stephens County also operates Stephens County High School (1,133 students), Stephens County Middle School (848 students), and Toccoa Elementary School (605 students). See the Stephens County district page for the complete list.