Enrollment
539
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sumter County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sumter County Elementary School
Sumter County Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Americus, Georgia, enrolling 539 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 539 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #216.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 539 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Americus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sumter County Intermediate School (711 students): Sumter County Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.7:1).
Sumter County also operates Sumter County High School (1,037 students) and Sumter County Primary School (724 students) alongside Sumter County Elementary School.
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 Sumter County Elementary School compares
Sumter County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,168
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumter County, which includes Sumter County Elementary School.
$15,168
Per student
+9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 44.8%
Federal 22.3%
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 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
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
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 (~539 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sumter County Elementary School a good school?
Sumter County Elementary School earns 38/100 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 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.
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