Enrollment
295
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Toccoa, Georgia, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Toccoa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Toccoa Elementary School (605 students): Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 13.4:1).
Stephens County also operates Stephens County High School (1,133 students) and Stephens County Middle School (848 students) alongside Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy.
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 Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy compares
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,762
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
Counselors0.8 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stephens County, which includes Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy.
$12,762
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 48.4%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~295 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy a good school?
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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