Enrollment
627
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Swainsboro, GA
Swainsboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Swainsboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130204002164
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swainsboro Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Swainsboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Swainsboro Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swainsboro Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Swainsboro, GA.
School address
District: Emanuel County · Georgia
NCES ID 130204002164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swainsboro Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swainsboro Elementary School
Swainsboro Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Swainsboro, Georgia, enrolling 627 students.
At 13.6:1, 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: 98.2% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 627 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 462 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (41%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 627 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Emanuel County also operates Swainsboro Primary School (833 students) and Swainsboro High School (796 students) alongside Swainsboro 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 Swainsboro Elementary School compares
Swainsboro 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,263
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 44.0%
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Swainsboro 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 Emanuel County, which includes Swainsboro Elementary School.
$13,263
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 22.8%
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 Swainsboro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swainsboro Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swainsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swainsboro Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emanuel County Institute | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swainsboro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~627 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Swainsboro Elementary School
How many students attend Swainsboro Elementary School?
Swainsboro Elementary School has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Swainsboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swainsboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swainsboro Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Swainsboro Elementary School?
98.2% of students at Swainsboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swainsboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Swainsboro Elementary School is African American at 44.0% of enrollment, in Swainsboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swainsboro Elementary School?
Swainsboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Swainsboro Elementary School rank among public schools in Swainsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Swainsboro Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Swainsboro, 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 Swainsboro on the city page.
Is Swainsboro Elementary School a good school?
Swainsboro Elementary School earns 42/100 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 Emanuel County?
Besides Swainsboro Elementary School, Emanuel County also operates Swainsboro Primary School (833 students), Swainsboro High School (796 students), and Swainsboro Middle School (596 students). See the Emanuel County district page for the complete list.
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