Enrollment
614
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset Elementary School
Sunset Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Moultrie, Georgia, enrolling 614 students.
At 14.3:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 614 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 493 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 614 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Moultrie's public schools, it stands alongside Ca Gray Junior High School (1,389 students): Sunset Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 14.9:1).
Colquitt County also operates Colquitt County High School (1,932 students) and Ca Gray Junior High School (1,389 students) alongside Sunset 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 Sunset Elementary School compares
Sunset 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,011
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colquitt County, which includes Sunset Elementary School.
$14,011
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 54.7%
Federal 24.0%
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 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
- 1,932
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~614 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sunset Elementary School a good school?
Sunset Elementary School earns 45/100 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 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.
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