- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Americus, GA
Sumter County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sumter County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130462001630
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumter County Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Americus · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumter County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumter County Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Americus, GA.
School address
District: Sumter County · Georgia
NCES ID 130462001630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Sumter County Elementary School grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 130462001630 · Americus, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter County High School (1,037 students)
Sumter County Elementary School grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sumter County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter County
Sumter County High School
1,037 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Primary School
724 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Intermediate School
711 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Middle School
549 students
- This school
Sumter County Elementary School
539 students
What this shows Sumter County Elementary School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumter County Elementary School compares
Sumter County Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$15,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
White 6.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Sumter County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter County reports $15,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumter County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumter County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Americus
1 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 (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sumter County Elementary School
How many students attend Sumter County Elementary School?
Sumter County Elementary School has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Americus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumter County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumter County Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Sumter County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Sumter County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumter County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sumter County Elementary School is African American at 76.3% of enrollment, in Americus, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumter County Elementary School?
Sumter County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sumter County Elementary School rank among public schools in Americus?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumter County Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Americus, 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 Americus on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumter County?
Besides Sumter County Elementary School, Sumter County also operates Sumter County High School (1,037 students), Sumter County Primary School (724 students), and Sumter County Intermediate School (711 students). See the Sumter County district page for the complete list.