- Enrollment
- 1,932
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moultrie, GA
Sunset Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130138000594
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Moultrie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Moultrie, GA.
School address
District: Colquitt County · Georgia
NCES ID 130138000594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Sunset Elementary School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 130138000594 · Moultrie, GA Other · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 14.3:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Colquitt County High School (1,932 students)
Sunset Elementary School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sunset Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colquitt Count
Colquitt County High School
1,932 students
- Ca Gray Junior
Ca Gray Junior High School
1,389 students
- Willie J. Will
Willie J. Williams Middle School
1,285 students
- This school 614
Sunset Elementary School
614 students
- Norman Park El 581
Norman Park Elementary School
581 students
- Wright Element 554
Wright Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Sunset Elementary School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Elementary School compares
Sunset Elementary School 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.8%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,660
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 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
African American 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Sunset Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colquitt County reports $14,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ca Gray Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willie J. Williams Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norman Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,389
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Moultrie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ca Gray Junior High School
Standard public school
1,389 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Wright Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 15:1 students per teacher
Odom Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cox Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Okapilco Elementary School
Standard public school
360 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Stringfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
220 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Elementary School
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has 614 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moultrie, GA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Sunset Elementary School?
96.8% of students at Sunset Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Elementary School is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Moultrie, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Sunset Elementary School rank among schools in Moultrie?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Moultrie, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moultrie on the city page.
What other schools are in Colquitt County?
Besides Sunset Elementary School, Colquitt County also operates Colquitt County High School (1,932 students), Ca Gray Junior High School (1,389 students), and Willie J. Williams Middle School (1,285 students). See the Colquitt County district page for the complete list.